Add 14/24 and 3/84
14/24 + 3/84 is 13/21.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 6/168 = 98 + 6/168 = 104/168 - 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 14/24 + 3/84 = 13/21
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