Add 4/7 and 6/24
4/7 + 6/24 is 23/28.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 42/168 = 96 + 42/168 = 138/168 - 138/168 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 4/7 + 6/24 = 23/28
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