Add 14/84 and 24/9
1st number: 14/84, 2nd number: 2 6/9
14/84 + 24/9 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
24/9 = 24 × 28/9 × 28 = 672/252 - Add the two like fractions:
42/252 + 672/252 = 42 + 672/252 = 714/252 - 714/252 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 14/84 + 24/9 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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