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Add 1/14 and 4/24

1/14 + 4/24 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    1/14 = 1 × 12/14 × 12 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 28/168 = 12 + 28/168 = 40/168
  5. 40/168 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 1/14 + 4/24 = 5/21

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