Add 6/24 and 8/14
6/24 + 8/14 is 23/28.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 12/14 × 12 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 96/168 = 42 + 96/168 = 138/168 - 138/168 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 6/24 + 8/14 = 23/28
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