Add 24/4 and 90/7, Solve 6 0/4 + 12 6/7 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 90/7

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 12 6/7

24/4 + 90/7 is 132/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
24/4 = 24 × 7/4 × 7 = 168/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
90/7 = 90 × 4/7 × 4 = 360/28
Add the two like fractions:
168/28 + 360/28 = 168 + 360/28 = 528/28
528/28 simplified gives 132/7
So, 24/4 + 90/7 = 132/7
In mixed form: 186/7

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