Add 12/7 and 15/24, Solve 1 5/7 + 15/24 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 15/24

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 15/24

12/7 + 15/24 is 131/56.

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,
12/7 = 12 × 24/7 × 24 = 288/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
Add the two like fractions:
288/168 + 105/168 = 288 + 105/168 = 393/168
393/168 simplified gives 131/56
So, 12/7 + 15/24 = 131/56
In mixed form: 219/56

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