Add 25/7 and 49/24, Solve 3 4/7 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 49/24

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

25/7 + 49/24 is 943/168.

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,
25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
Add the two like fractions:
600/168 + 343/168 = 600 + 343/168 = 943/168
So, 25/7 + 49/24 = 943/168
In mixed form: 5103/168

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