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Add 4/14 and 6/24

4/14 + 6/24 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    4/14 = 4 × 12/14 × 12 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 42/168 = 48 + 42/168 = 90/168
  5. 90/168 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 4/14 + 6/24 = 15/28

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