Add 42/7 and 8/24
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 8/24
42/7 + 8/24 is 19/3.
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,
42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 56/168 = 1008 + 56/168 = 1064/168 - 1064/168 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 42/7 + 8/24 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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