Add 7/14 and 9/24
7/14 + 9/24 is 7/8.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 12/14 × 12 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 63/168 = 84 + 63/168 = 147/168 - 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 7/14 + 9/24 = 7/8
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