Add 3/24 and 14/7, Solve 3/24 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 14/7

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

3/24 + 14/7 is 17/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168
Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 336/168 = 21 + 336/168 = 357/168
357/168 simplified gives 17/8
So, 3/24 + 14/7 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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