Add 24/14 and 8/3
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 2 2/3
24/14 + 8/3 is 92/21.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42 - Add the two like fractions:
72/42 + 112/42 = 72 + 112/42 = 184/42 - 184/42 simplified gives 92/21
- So, 24/14 + 8/3 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21
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