Add 14/2 and 8/24
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 8/24
14/2 + 8/24 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
14/2 = 14 × 12/2 × 12 = 168/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
168/24 + 8/24 = 168 + 8/24 = 176/24 - 176/24 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 14/2 + 8/24 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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