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Add 10/14 and 36/24

1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 1 12/24

10/14 + 36/24 is 31/14.

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,
    10/14 = 10 × 12/14 × 12 = 120/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/168 + 252/168 = 120 + 252/168 = 372/168
  5. 372/168 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 10/14 + 36/24 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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