Add 2/24 and 40/14
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 12/14
2/24 + 40/14 is 247/84.
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,
40/14 = 40 × 12/14 × 12 = 480/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 480/168 = 14 + 480/168 = 494/168 - 494/168 simplified gives 247/84
- So, 2/24 + 40/14 = 247/84
In mixed form: 279/84
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