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Add 1/14 and 24/3

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 8 0/3

1/14 + 24/3 is 113/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    1/14 = 1 × 3/14 × 3 = 3/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/42 + 336/42 = 3 + 336/42 = 339/42
  5. 339/42 simplified gives 113/14
  6. So, 1/14 + 24/3 = 113/14
    In mixed form: 81/14

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