Add 14/24 and 20/14
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 1 6/14
14/24 + 20/14 is 169/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
20/14 = 20 × 12/14 × 12 = 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 + 20/14 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84
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