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Add 12/24 and 9/7

1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 1 2/7

12/24 + 9/7 is 25/14.

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,
    12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    9/7 = 9 × 24/7 × 24 = 216/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/168 + 216/168 = 84 + 216/168 = 300/168
  5. 300/168 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 12/24 + 9/7 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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