Add 56/24 and 50/18, Solve 2 8/24 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 56/24 and 50/18

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

56/24 + 50/18 is 46/9.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
56/24 = 56 × 3/24 × 3 = 168/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
50/18 = 50 × 4/18 × 4 = 200/72
Add the two like fractions:
168/72 + 200/72 = 168 + 200/72 = 368/72
368/72 simplified gives 46/9
So, 56/24 + 50/18 = 46/9
In mixed form: 51/9

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