Add 2/24 and 1/7
2/24 + 1/7 is 19/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
1/7 = 1 × 24/7 × 24 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 24/168 = 14 + 24/168 = 38/168 - 38/168 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 2/24 + 1/7 = 19/84
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