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Add 6/24 and 12/7

1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 5/7

6/24 + 12/7 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    12/7 = 12 × 24/7 × 24 = 288/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 288/168 = 42 + 288/168 = 330/168
  5. 330/168 simplified gives 55/28
  6. So, 6/24 + 12/7 = 55/28
    In mixed form: 127/28

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