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Add 75/24 and 8/7

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

75/24 + 8/7 is 239/56.

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,
    75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    8/7 = 8 × 24/7 × 24 = 192/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/168 + 192/168 = 525 + 192/168 = 717/168
  5. 717/168 simplified gives 239/56
  6. So, 75/24 + 8/7 = 239/56
    In mixed form: 415/56

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