Add 60/24 and 6/7, Solve 2 12/24 + 6/7 as a fraction

Add 60/24 and 6/7

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 6/7

60/24 + 6/7 is 47/14.

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,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168
Add the two like fractions:
420/168 + 144/168 = 420 + 144/168 = 564/168
564/168 simplified gives 47/14
So, 60/24 + 6/7 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14

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