Add 24/14 and 28/30
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 28/30
24/14 + 28/30 is 278/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 196/210 = 360 + 196/210 = 556/210 - 556/210 simplified gives 278/105
- So, 24/14 + 28/30 = 278/105
In mixed form: 268/105
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