Add 3/24 and 4/14
3/24 + 4/14 is 23/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 48/168 = 21 + 48/168 = 69/168 - 69/168 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 3/24 + 4/14 = 23/56
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