Add 24/15 and 4/14
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 4/14
24/15 + 4/14 is 66/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 60/210 = 336 + 60/210 = 396/210 - 396/210 simplified gives 66/35
- So, 24/15 + 4/14 = 66/35
In mixed form: 131/35
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