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Add 84/7 and 6/24

1st number: 12 0/7, 2nd number: 6/24

84/7 + 6/24 is 49/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    84/7 = 84 × 24/7 × 24 = 2016/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/168 + 42/168 = 2016 + 42/168 = 2058/168
  5. 2058/168 simplified gives 49/4
  6. So, 84/7 + 6/24 = 49/4
    In mixed form: 121/4

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