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Add 1/24 and 72/7

1^st number: 1/24, 2^nd number: 10 2/7

1/24 + 72/7 is 1735/168.

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,
   1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   72/7 = 72 × 24/7 × 24 = 1728/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/168 + 1728/168 = 7 + 1728/168 = 1735/168
5. So, 1/24 + 72/7 = 1735/168
   In mixed form: 1055/168

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