Add 12/24 and 3/7
12/24 + 3/7 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 72/168 = 84 + 72/168 = 156/168 - 156/168 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 12/24 + 3/7 = 13/14
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