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Add 24/6 and 12/7

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7

24/6 + 12/7 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/42 + 72/42 = 168 + 72/42 = 240/42
  5. 240/42 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 24/6 + 12/7 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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