Add 12/24 and 45/7, Solve 12/24 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 12/24 and 45/7

1^st number: 12/24, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

12/24 + 45/7 is 97/14.

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,
45/7 = 45 × 24/7 × 24 = 1080/168
Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 1080/168 = 84 + 1080/168 = 1164/168
1164/168 simplified gives 97/14
So, 12/24 + 45/7 = 97/14
In mixed form: 613/14

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