Add 14/24 and 54/56
14/24 + 54/56 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 162/168 = 98 + 162/168 = 260/168 - 260/168 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 14/24 + 54/56 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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