Add 40/24 and 2/14
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/14
40/24 + 2/14 is 38/21.
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,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
2/14 = 2 × 12/14 × 12 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 24/168 = 280 + 24/168 = 304/168 - 304/168 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 40/24 + 2/14 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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