Add 7/4 and 28/24, Solve 1 3/4 + 1 4/24 as a fraction

Add 7/4 and 28/24

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

7/4 + 28/24 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
7/4 = 7 × 6/4 × 6 = 42/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24
Add the two like fractions:
42/24 + 28/24 = 42 + 28/24 = 70/24
70/24 simplified gives 35/12
So, 7/4 + 28/24 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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