Add 14/24 and 7/14
14/24 + 7/14 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 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 14 × 12 = 168,
7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
98/168 + 84/168 = 98 + 84/168 = 182/168 - 182/168 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 14/24 + 7/14 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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