Add 14/24 and 8/12
14/24 + 8/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
8/12 = 8 × 2/12 × 2 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
14/24 + 16/24 = 14 + 16/24 = 30/24 - 30/24 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 14/24 + 8/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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