Add 72/14 and 42/24, Solve 5 2/14 + 1 18/24 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 42/24

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

72/14 + 42/24 is 193/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
72/14 = 72 × 12/14 × 12 = 864/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
Add the two like fractions:
864/168 + 294/168 = 864 + 294/168 = 1158/168
1158/168 simplified gives 193/28
So, 72/14 + 42/24 = 193/28
In mixed form: 625/28

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