Add 14/2 and 10/24, Solve 7 0/2 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 14/2 and 10/24

1^st number: 7 0/2, 2^nd number: 10/24

14/2 + 10/24 is 89/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
14/2 = 14 × 12/2 × 12 = 168/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
Add the two like fractions:
168/24 + 10/24 = 168 + 10/24 = 178/24
178/24 simplified gives 89/12
So, 14/2 + 10/24 = 89/12
In mixed form: 75/12

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