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Add 24/14 and 4/7

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 4/7

24/14 + 4/7 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
    24/14 = 24 × 1/14 × 1 = 24/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    4/7 = 4 × 2/7 × 2 = 8/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/14 + 8/14 = 24 + 8/14 = 32/14
  5. 32/14 simplified gives 16/7
  6. So, 24/14 + 4/7 = 16/7
    In mixed form: 22/7

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