Add 7/24 and 2/3
7/24 + 2/3 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
7/24 = 7 × 1/24 × 1 = 7/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
7/24 + 16/24 = 7 + 16/24 = 23/24 - So, 7/24 + 2/3 = 23/24
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