Add 14/24 and 10/16
14/24 + 10/16 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
28/48 + 30/48 = 28 + 30/48 = 58/48 - 58/48 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 14/24 + 10/16 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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