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Add 8/24 and 24/7

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 3 3/7

8/24 + 24/7 is 79/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   24/7 = 24 × 24/7 × 24 = 576/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/168 + 576/168 = 56 + 576/168 = 632/168
5. 632/168 simplified gives 79/21
6. So, 8/24 + 24/7 = 79/21
   In mixed form: 316/21

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