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Add 24/5 and 15/14

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 1/14

24/5 + 15/14 is 411/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    15/14 = 15 × 5/14 × 5 = 75/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/70 + 75/70 = 336 + 75/70 = 411/70
  5. So, 24/5 + 15/14 = 411/70
    In mixed form: 561/70

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