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Add 1/7 and 5/24

1/7 + 5/24 is 59/168.

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,
    1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/168 + 35/168 = 24 + 35/168 = 59/168
  5. So, 1/7 + 5/24 = 59/168

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