Add 24/3 and 4/14
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 4/14
24/3 + 4/14 is 58/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
4/14 = 4 × 3/14 × 3 = 12/42 - Add the two like fractions:
336/42 + 12/42 = 336 + 12/42 = 348/42 - 348/42 simplified gives 58/7
- So, 24/3 + 4/14 = 58/7
In mixed form: 82/7
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