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Add 24/36 and 9/14

24/36 + 9/14 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 14 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
    9/14 = 9 × 18/14 × 18 = 162/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/252 + 162/252 = 168 + 162/252 = 330/252
  5. 330/252 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 24/36 + 9/14 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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