Add 81/24 and 2/7
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 2/7
81/24 + 2/7 is 205/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 48/168 = 567 + 48/168 = 615/168 - 615/168 simplified gives 205/56
- So, 81/24 + 2/7 = 205/56
In mixed form: 337/56
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