Add 4/2 and 14/24
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 14/24
4/2 + 14/24 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
4/2 = 4 × 12/2 × 12 = 48/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
48/24 + 14/24 = 48 + 14/24 = 62/24 - 62/24 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 4/2 + 14/24 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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