Add 7/24 and 24/14
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 10/14
7/24 + 24/14 is 337/168.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
24/14 = 24 × 12/14 × 12 = 288/168 - Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 288/168 = 49 + 288/168 = 337/168 - So, 7/24 + 24/14 = 337/168
In mixed form: 21/168
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