Add 2/24 and 12/7
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 5/7
2/24 + 12/7 is 151/84.
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,
12/7 = 12 × 24/7 × 24 = 288/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 288/168 = 14 + 288/168 = 302/168 - 302/168 simplified gives 151/84
- So, 2/24 + 12/7 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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