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Add 5/7 and 12/24

5/7 + 12/24 is 17/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/168 + 84/168 = 120 + 84/168 = 204/168
  5. 204/168 simplified gives 17/14
  6. So, 5/7 + 12/24 = 17/14
    In mixed form: 13/14

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