Add 15/24 and 4/14
15/24 + 4/14 is 51/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 48/168 = 105 + 48/168 = 153/168 - 153/168 simplified gives 51/56
- So, 15/24 + 4/14 = 51/56
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