Add 6/14 and 18/24
6/14 + 18/24 is 33/28.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 126/168 = 72 + 126/168 = 198/168 - 198/168 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 6/14 + 18/24 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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