Add 20/7 and 3/24, Solve 2 6/7 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 3/24

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 3/24

20/7 + 3/24 is 167/56.

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,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
480/168 + 21/168 = 480 + 21/168 = 501/168
501/168 simplified gives 167/56
So, 20/7 + 3/24 = 167/56
In mixed form: 255/56

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