Add 5/24 and 16/14
1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 2/14
5/24 + 16/14 is 227/168.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
16/14 = 16 × 12/14 × 12 = 192/168 - Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 192/168 = 35 + 192/168 = 227/168 - So, 5/24 + 16/14 = 227/168
In mixed form: 159/168
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