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Add 7/24 and 8/14

7/24 + 8/14 is 145/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    8/14 = 8 × 12/14 × 12 = 96/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/168 + 96/168 = 49 + 96/168 = 145/168
  5. So, 7/24 + 8/14 = 145/168

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