Add 4/7 and 8/24
4/7 + 8/24 is 19/21.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 56/168 = 96 + 56/168 = 152/168 - 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 4/7 + 8/24 = 19/21
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