Add 6/24 and 3/14
6/24 + 3/14 is 13/28.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
3/14 = 3 × 12/14 × 12 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 36/168 = 42 + 36/168 = 78/168 - 78/168 simplified gives 13/28
- So, 6/24 + 3/14 = 13/28
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