Add 14/7 and 21/24, Solve 2 0/7 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 14/7 and 21/24

1^st number: 2 0/7, 2^nd number: 21/24

14/7 + 21/24 is 23/8.

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,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 147/168 = 336 + 147/168 = 483/168
483/168 simplified gives 23/8
So, 14/7 + 21/24 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8

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