Add 14/2 and 40/24
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 1 16/24
14/2 + 40/24 is 26/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
40/24 = 40 × 1/24 × 1 = 40/24 - Add the two like fractions:
168/24 + 40/24 = 168 + 40/24 = 208/24 - 208/24 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 14/2 + 40/24 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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