Add 10/14 and 24/42
10/14 + 24/42 is 9/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
30/42 + 24/42 = 30 + 24/42 = 54/42 - 54/42 simplified gives 9/7
- So, 10/14 + 24/42 = 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7
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