Add 9/14 and 8/24
9/14 + 8/24 is 41/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/14 = 9 × 12/14 × 12 = 108/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
108/168 + 56/168 = 108 + 56/168 = 164/168 - 164/168 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 9/14 + 8/24 = 41/42
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