Add 7/3 and 24/28, Solve 2 1/3 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 7/3 and 24/28

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 24/28

7/3 + 24/28 is 67/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
7/3 = 7 × 28/3 × 28 = 196/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
Add the two like fractions:
196/84 + 72/84 = 196 + 72/84 = 268/84
268/84 simplified gives 67/21
So, 7/3 + 24/28 = 67/21
In mixed form: 34/21

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