Add 14/28 and 4/24
14/28 + 4/24 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
14/28 = 14 × 6/28 × 6 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 28/168 = 84 + 28/168 = 112/168 - 112/168 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 14/28 + 4/24 = 2/3
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