Add 7/24 and 24/7
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 3 3/7
7/24 + 24/7 is 625/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
24/7 = 24 × 24/7 × 24 = 576/168 - Add the two like fractions:
49/168 + 576/168 = 49 + 576/168 = 625/168 - So, 7/24 + 24/7 = 625/168
In mixed form: 3121/168
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