Add 81/24 and 6/14
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 6/14
81/24 + 6/14 is 213/56.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 72/168 = 567 + 72/168 = 639/168 - 639/168 simplified gives 213/56
- So, 81/24 + 6/14 = 213/56
In mixed form: 345/56
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