Add 24/6 and 81/14, Solve 4 0/6 + 5 11/14 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 81/14

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 5 11/14

24/6 + 81/14 is 137/14.

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,
81/14 = 81 × 3/14 × 3 = 243/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 243/42 = 168 + 243/42 = 411/42
411/42 simplified gives 137/14
So, 24/6 + 81/14 = 137/14
In mixed form: 911/14

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