Add 3/7 and 3/24
3/7 + 3/24 is 31/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
3/7 = 3 × 24/7 × 24 = 72/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Add the two like fractions:
72/168 + 21/168 = 72 + 21/168 = 93/168 - 93/168 simplified gives 31/56
- So, 3/7 + 3/24 = 31/56
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