Add 2/24 and 9/14
2/24 + 9/14 is 61/84.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 12/14 × 12 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 108/168 = 14 + 108/168 = 122/168 - 122/168 simplified gives 61/84
- So, 2/24 + 9/14 = 61/84
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