Add 10/14 and 28/24, Solve 10/14 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 28/24

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

10/14 + 28/24 is 79/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
10/14 = 10 × 12/14 × 12 = 120/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
Add the two like fractions:
120/168 + 196/168 = 120 + 196/168 = 316/168
316/168 simplified gives 79/42
So, 10/14 + 28/24 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42

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