Add 8/24 and 14/42
8/24 + 14/42 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 56/168 = 56 + 56/168 = 112/168 - 112/168 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 8/24 + 14/42 = 2/3
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