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Add 24/14 and 84/15

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 5 9/15

24/14 + 84/15 is 256/35.

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,
    84/15 = 84 × 14/15 × 14 = 1176/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/210 + 1176/210 = 360 + 1176/210 = 1536/210
  5. 1536/210 simplified gives 256/35
  6. So, 24/14 + 84/15 = 256/35
    In mixed form: 711/35

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