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Add 4/24 and 15/14

1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 1 1/14

4/24 + 15/14 is 26/21.

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,
    4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    15/14 = 15 × 12/14 × 12 = 180/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 180/168 = 28 + 180/168 = 208/168
  5. 208/168 simplified gives 26/21
  6. So, 4/24 + 15/14 = 26/21
    In mixed form: 15/21

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