Add 14/24 and 6/42
14/24 + 6/42 is 61/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 24/168 = 98 + 24/168 = 122/168 - 122/168 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 14/24 + 6/42 = 61/84
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