Add 4/24 and 9/14
4/24 + 9/14 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
9/14 = 9 × 12/14 × 12 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
28/168 + 108/168 = 28 + 108/168 = 136/168 - 136/168 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 4/24 + 9/14 = 17/21
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