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Add 24/14 and 6/75

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 6/75

24/14 + 6/75 is 314/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    24/14 = 24 × 75/14 × 75 = 1800/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    6/75 = 6 × 14/75 × 14 = 84/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1050 + 84/1050 = 1800 + 84/1050 = 1884/1050
  5. 1884/1050 simplified gives 314/175
  6. So, 24/14 + 6/75 = 314/175
    In mixed form: 1139/175

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