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Add 6/24 and 7/4

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

6/24 + 7/4 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   7/4 = 7 × 6/4 × 6 = 42/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/24 + 42/24 = 6 + 42/24 = 48/24
5. 48/24 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 6/24 + 7/4 = 2/1

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