Add 14/24 and 10/7, Solve 14/24 + 1 3/7 as a fraction

Add 14/24 and 10/7

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

14/24 + 10/7 is 169/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168
Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 240/168 = 98 + 240/168 = 338/168
338/168 simplified gives 169/84
So, 14/24 + 10/7 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84

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