Add 8/7 and 5/24
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 5/24
8/7 + 5/24 is 227/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
192/168 + 35/168 = 192 + 35/168 = 227/168 - So, 8/7 + 5/24 = 227/168
In mixed form: 159/168
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