Add 24/3 and 7/24
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 7/24
24/3 + 7/24 is 199/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
24/3 = 24 × 8/3 × 8 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24 - Add the two like fractions:
192/24 + 7/24 = 192 + 7/24 = 199/24 - So, 24/3 + 7/24 = 199/24
In mixed form: 87/24
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