Add 8/7 and 30/24, Solve 1 1/7 + 1 6/24 as a fraction

Add 8/7 and 30/24

1^st number: 1 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

8/7 + 30/24 is 67/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
8/7 = 8 × 24/7 × 24 = 192/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 210/168 = 192 + 210/168 = 402/168
402/168 simplified gives 67/28
So, 8/7 + 30/24 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28

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