Add 3/24 and 7/14
3/24 + 7/14 is 5/8.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 84/168 = 21 + 84/168 = 105/168 - 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/24 + 7/14 = 5/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/24+7/14 3/48+7/14 3/24+7/28 9/24+7/14 3/24+21/14 3/72+7/14 3/24+7/42 15/24+7/14 3/24+35/14 3/24+7/70 21/24+7/14 3/24+49/14 3/24+7/98