Add 14/24 and 14/7
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 2 0/7
14/24 + 14/7 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 336/168 = 98 + 336/168 = 434/168 - 434/168 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 14/24 + 14/7 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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