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Add 2/24 and 24/7

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 3 3/7

2/24 + 24/7 is 295/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    24/7 = 24 × 24/7 × 24 = 576/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/168 + 576/168 = 14 + 576/168 = 590/168
  5. 590/168 simplified gives 295/84
  6. So, 2/24 + 24/7 = 295/84
    In mixed form: 343/84

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