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Add 24/2 and 27/7

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 3 6/7

24/2 + 27/7 is 111/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    24/2 = 24 × 7/2 × 7 = 168/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    27/7 = 27 × 2/7 × 2 = 54/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/14 + 54/14 = 168 + 54/14 = 222/14
  5. 222/14 simplified gives 111/7
  6. So, 24/2 + 27/7 = 111/7
    In mixed form: 156/7

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