Add 24/14 and 15/16
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 15/16
24/14 + 15/16 is 297/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
24/14 = 24 × 8/14 × 8 = 192/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112 - Add the two like fractions:
192/112 + 105/112 = 192 + 105/112 = 297/112 - So, 24/14 + 15/16 = 297/112
In mixed form: 273/112
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