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Add 2/24 and 2/7

2/24 + 2/7 is 31/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/168 + 48/168 = 14 + 48/168 = 62/168
5. 62/168 simplified gives 31/84
6. So, 2/24 + 2/7 = 31/84

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