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Add 25/14 and 1/24

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 1/24

25/14 + 1/24 is 307/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    25/14 = 25 × 12/14 × 12 = 300/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/168 + 7/168 = 300 + 7/168 = 307/168
  5. So, 25/14 + 1/24 = 307/168
    In mixed form: 1139/168

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