Add 14/24 and 21/80
14/24 + 21/80 is 203/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
14/24 = 14 × 10/24 × 10 = 140/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Add the two like fractions:
140/240 + 63/240 = 140 + 63/240 = 203/240 - So, 14/24 + 21/80 = 203/240
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