Add 1/7 and 90/24, Solve 1/7 + 3 18/24 as a fraction

Add 1/7 and 90/24

1^st number: 1/7, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

1/7 + 90/24 is 109/28.

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,
1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 630/168 = 24 + 630/168 = 654/168
654/168 simplified gives 109/28
So, 1/7 + 90/24 = 109/28
In mixed form: 325/28

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