Add 14/24 and 2/84
14/24 + 2/84 is 17/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 4/168 = 98 + 4/168 = 102/168 - 102/168 simplified gives 17/28
- So, 14/24 + 2/84 = 17/28
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