Add 16/14 and 20/24
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 20/24
16/14 + 20/24 is 83/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
16/14 = 16 × 12/14 × 12 = 192/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 140/168 = 192 + 140/168 = 332/168 - 332/168 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 16/14 + 20/24 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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