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Add 15/14 and 9/24

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 9/24

15/14 + 9/24 is 81/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    15/14 = 15 × 12/14 × 12 = 180/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/168 + 63/168 = 180 + 63/168 = 243/168
  5. 243/168 simplified gives 81/56
  6. So, 15/14 + 9/24 = 81/56
    In mixed form: 125/56

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