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Add 7/12 and 7/24

7/12 + 7/24 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/24 + 7/24 = 14 + 7/24 = 21/24
5. 21/24 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 7/12 + 7/24 = 7/8

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