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Add 12/7 and 3/24

1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 3/24

12/7 + 3/24 is 103/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    12/7 = 12 × 24/7 × 24 = 288/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/168 + 21/168 = 288 + 21/168 = 309/168
  5. 309/168 simplified gives 103/56
  6. So, 12/7 + 3/24 = 103/56
    In mixed form: 147/56

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