Add 28/24 and 2/7, Solve 1 4/24 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 2/7

28/24 + 2/7 is 61/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 48/168 = 196 + 48/168 = 244/168
244/168 simplified gives 61/42
So, 28/24 + 2/7 = 61/42
In mixed form: 119/42

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