Add 28/24 and 3/7, Solve 1 4/24 + 3/7 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 3/7

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 3/7

28/24 + 3/7 is 67/42.

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,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168
Add the two like fractions:
196/168 + 72/168 = 196 + 72/168 = 268/168
268/168 simplified gives 67/42
So, 28/24 + 3/7 = 67/42
In mixed form: 125/42

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