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Add 14/6 and 24/14

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 10/14

14/6 + 24/14 is 85/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    14/6 = 14 × 7/6 × 7 = 98/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/42 + 72/42 = 98 + 72/42 = 170/42
  5. 170/42 simplified gives 85/21
  6. So, 14/6 + 24/14 = 85/21
    In mixed form: 41/21

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