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Add 24/14 and 12/8

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 4/8

24/14 + 12/8 is 45/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    24/14 = 24 × 4/14 × 4 = 96/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    12/8 = 12 × 7/8 × 7 = 84/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/56 + 84/56 = 96 + 84/56 = 180/56
  5. 180/56 simplified gives 45/14
  6. So, 24/14 + 12/8 = 45/14
    In mixed form: 33/14

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