Add 6/24 and 25/7, Solve 6/24 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 25/7

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

6/24 + 25/7 is 107/28.

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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
25/7 = 25 × 24/7 × 24 = 600/168
Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 600/168 = 42 + 600/168 = 642/168
642/168 simplified gives 107/28
So, 6/24 + 25/7 = 107/28
In mixed form: 323/28

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