Add 81/24 and 24/14, Solve 3 9/24 + 1 10/14 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 24/14

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

81/24 + 24/14 is 285/56.

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,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
24/14 = 24 × 12/14 × 12 = 288/168
Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 288/168 = 567 + 288/168 = 855/168
855/168 simplified gives 285/56
So, 81/24 + 24/14 = 285/56
In mixed form: 55/56

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