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Add 3/24 and 7/14

3/24 + 7/14 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/168 + 84/168 = 21 + 84/168 = 105/168
  5. 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 3/24 + 7/14 = 5/8

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