Add 14/24 and 6/9
14/24 + 6/9 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
14/24 = 14 × 3/24 × 3 = 42/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
6/9 = 6 × 8/9 × 8 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
42/72 + 48/72 = 42 + 48/72 = 90/72 - 90/72 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/24 + 6/9 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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