Add 24/5 and 8/14
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 8/14
24/5 + 8/14 is 188/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
24/5 = 24 × 14/5 × 14 = 336/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
336/70 + 40/70 = 336 + 40/70 = 376/70 - 376/70 simplified gives 188/35
- So, 24/5 + 8/14 = 188/35
In mixed form: 513/35
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