Add 24/9 and 2/14
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2/14
24/9 + 2/14 is 59/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
24/9 = 24 × 14/9 × 14 = 336/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Add the two like fractions:
336/126 + 18/126 = 336 + 18/126 = 354/126 - 354/126 simplified gives 59/21
- So, 24/9 + 2/14 = 59/21
In mixed form: 217/21
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