Add 5/6 and 14/24
5/6 + 14/24 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
20/24 + 14/24 = 20 + 14/24 = 34/24 - 34/24 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 5/6 + 14/24 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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