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Add 81/24 and 8/7

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 1 1/7

81/24 + 8/7 is 253/56.

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,
    81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    8/7 = 8 × 24/7 × 24 = 192/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/168 + 192/168 = 567 + 192/168 = 759/168
  5. 759/168 simplified gives 253/56
  6. So, 81/24 + 8/7 = 253/56
    In mixed form: 429/56

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