Add 5/14 and 2/24
5/14 + 2/24 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
5/14 = 5 × 12/14 × 12 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
60/168 + 14/168 = 60 + 14/168 = 74/168 - 74/168 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 5/14 + 2/24 = 37/84
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