Add 2/24 and 4/14
2/24 + 4/14 is 31/84.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 48/168 = 14 + 48/168 = 62/168 - 62/168 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 2/24 + 4/14 = 31/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/24+4/14 2/24+8/14 2/48+4/14 2/24+4/28 6/24+4/14 2/24+12/14 2/72+4/14 2/24+4/42 10/24+4/14 2/24+20/14 2/24+4/70 14/24+4/14 2/24+28/14 2/24+4/98