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Add 14/5 and 24/14

1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 10/14

14/5 + 24/14 is 158/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    14/5 = 14 × 14/5 × 14 = 196/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    24/14 = 24 × 5/14 × 5 = 120/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/70 + 120/70 = 196 + 120/70 = 316/70
  5. 316/70 simplified gives 158/35
  6. So, 14/5 + 24/14 = 158/35
    In mixed form: 418/35

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