Add 50/18 and 28/24, Solve 2 14/18 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 50/18 and 28/24

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

50/18 + 28/24 is 71/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72
Add the two like fractions:
200/72 + 84/72 = 200 + 84/72 = 284/72
284/72 simplified gives 71/18
So, 50/18 + 28/24 = 71/18
In mixed form: 317/18

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