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Add 3/14 and 45/24

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 21/24

3/14 + 45/24 is 117/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/168 + 315/168 = 36 + 315/168 = 351/168
  5. 351/168 simplified gives 117/56
  6. So, 3/14 + 45/24 = 117/56
    In mixed form: 25/56

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