Add 81/24 and 8/14, Solve 3 9/24 + 8/14 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 8/14

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 8/14

81/24 + 8/14 is 221/56.

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,
8/14 = 8 × 12/14 × 12 = 96/168
Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 96/168 = 567 + 96/168 = 663/168
663/168 simplified gives 221/56
So, 81/24 + 8/14 = 221/56
In mixed form: 353/56

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