Add 14/24 and 6/10
14/24 + 6/10 is 71/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
6/10 = 6 × 12/10 × 12 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 72/120 = 70 + 72/120 = 142/120 - 142/120 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 14/24 + 6/10 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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