Add 30/14 and 7/24, Solve 2 2/14 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 7/24

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 7/24

30/14 + 7/24 is 409/168.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
30/14 = 30 × 12/14 × 12 = 360/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
Add the two like fractions:
360/168 + 49/168 = 360 + 49/168 = 409/168
So, 30/14 + 7/24 = 409/168
In mixed form: 273/168

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