Add 24/12 and 60/7, Solve 2 0/12 + 8 4/7 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 60/7

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

24/12 + 60/7 is 74/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
60/7 = 60 × 12/7 × 12 = 720/84
Add the two like fractions:
168/84 + 720/84 = 168 + 720/84 = 888/84
888/84 simplified gives 74/7
So, 24/12 + 60/7 = 74/7
In mixed form: 104/7

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