Add 81/14 and 9/24, Solve 5 11/14 + 9/24 as a fraction

Add 81/14 and 9/24

1^st number: 5 11/14, 2^nd number: 9/24

81/14 + 9/24 is 345/56.

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,
81/14 = 81 × 12/14 × 12 = 972/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168
Add the two like fractions:
972/168 + 63/168 = 972 + 63/168 = 1035/168
1035/168 simplified gives 345/56
So, 81/14 + 9/24 = 345/56
In mixed form: 69/56

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