Add 24/28 and 40/7, Solve 24/28 + 5 5/7 as a fraction

Add 24/28 and 40/7

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

24/28 + 40/7 is 46/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
40/7 = 40 × 4/7 × 4 = 160/28
Add the two like fractions:
24/28 + 160/28 = 24 + 160/28 = 184/28
184/28 simplified gives 46/7
So, 24/28 + 40/7 = 46/7
In mixed form: 64/7

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