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Add 1/4 and 24/14

1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 1 10/14

1/4 + 24/14 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    1/4 = 1 × 7/4 × 7 = 7/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    24/14 = 24 × 2/14 × 2 = 48/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/28 + 48/28 = 7 + 48/28 = 55/28
  5. So, 1/4 + 24/14 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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