Add 14/28 and 5/24
14/28 + 5/24 is 17/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 35/168 = 84 + 35/168 = 119/168 - 119/168 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 14/28 + 5/24 = 17/24
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