Add 3/24 and 27/14, Solve 3/24 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 27/14

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

3/24 + 27/14 is 115/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
27/14 = 27 × 12/14 × 12 = 324/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 324/168 = 21 + 324/168 = 345/168
345/168 simplified gives 115/56
So, 3/24 + 27/14 = 115/56
In mixed form: 23/56

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