Add 1/7 and 25/24
1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 1 1/24
1/7 + 25/24 is 199/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 175/168 = 24 + 175/168 = 199/168 - So, 1/7 + 25/24 = 199/168
In mixed form: 131/168
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