Add 24/6 and 24/7, Solve 4 0/6 + 3 3/7 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 24/7

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

24/6 + 24/7 is 52/7.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
24/7 = 24 × 6/7 × 6 = 144/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 144/42 = 168 + 144/42 = 312/42
312/42 simplified gives 52/7
So, 24/6 + 24/7 = 52/7
In mixed form: 73/7

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