Add 18/7 and 6/24, Solve 2 4/7 + 6/24 as a fraction

Add 18/7 and 6/24

1^st number: 2 4/7, 2^nd number: 6/24

18/7 + 6/24 is 79/28.

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,
18/7 = 18 × 24/7 × 24 = 432/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
Add the two like fractions:
432/168 + 42/168 = 432 + 42/168 = 474/168
474/168 simplified gives 79/28
So, 18/7 + 6/24 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28

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