Add 24/14 and 2/3
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 2/3
24/14 + 2/3 is 50/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
2/3 = 2 × 14/3 × 14 = 28/42 - Add the two like fractions:
72/42 + 28/42 = 72 + 28/42 = 100/42 - 100/42 simplified gives 50/21
- So, 24/14 + 2/3 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21
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