Add 6/5 and 14/24
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 14/24
6/5 + 14/24 is 107/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
6/5 = 6 × 24/5 × 24 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 70/120 = 144 + 70/120 = 214/120 - 214/120 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 6/5 + 14/24 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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