Add 14/24 and 2/4
14/24 + 2/4 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
2/4 = 2 × 6/4 × 6 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
14/24 + 12/24 = 14 + 12/24 = 26/24 - 26/24 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 14/24 + 2/4 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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