Add 14/84 and 20/24
14/84 + 20/24 is 1/1.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 140/168 = 28 + 140/168 = 168/168 - 168/168 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 14/84 + 20/24 = 1/1
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