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Add 24/14 and 4/15

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 4/15

24/14 + 4/15 is 208/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/210 + 56/210 = 360 + 56/210 = 416/210
  5. 416/210 simplified gives 208/105
  6. So, 24/14 + 4/15 = 208/105
    In mixed form: 1103/105

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