Add 24/9 and 4/14
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 4/14
24/9 + 4/14 is 62/21.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126 - Add the two like fractions:
336/126 + 36/126 = 336 + 36/126 = 372/126 - 372/126 simplified gives 62/21
- So, 24/9 + 4/14 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21
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