Add 14/32 and 1/24
14/32 + 1/24 is 23/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96 - Add the two like fractions:
42/96 + 4/96 = 42 + 4/96 = 46/96 - 46/96 simplified gives 23/48
- So, 14/32 + 1/24 = 23/48
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