Add 24/6 and 8/14
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/14
24/6 + 8/14 is 32/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 24/42 = 168 + 24/42 = 192/42 - 192/42 simplified gives 32/7
- So, 24/6 + 8/14 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7
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