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Add 4/24 and 2/14

4/24 + 2/14 is 13/42.

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,
    2/14 = 2 × 12/14 × 12 = 24/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 24/168 = 28 + 24/168 = 52/168
  5. 52/168 simplified gives 13/42
  6. So, 4/24 + 2/14 = 13/42

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