Add 14/84 and 15/24
14/84 + 15/24 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 105/168 = 28 + 105/168 = 133/168 - 133/168 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 14/84 + 15/24 = 19/24
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 28/84+15/24 14/84+30/24 14/84+15/48 42/84+15/24 14/84+45/24 14/84+15/72 70/84+15/24 14/84+75/24 98/84+15/24