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Add 1/8 and 24/42

1/8 + 24/42 is 39/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/168 + 96/168 = 21 + 96/168 = 117/168
  5. 117/168 simplified gives 39/56
  6. So, 1/8 + 24/42 = 39/56

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