Add 14/28 and 6/24
14/28 + 6/24 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 42/168 = 84 + 42/168 = 126/168 - 126/168 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 14/28 + 6/24 = 3/4
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