Add 10/42 and 20/24
10/42 + 20/24 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
20/24 = 20 × 7/24 × 7 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
40/168 + 140/168 = 40 + 140/168 = 180/168 - 180/168 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 10/42 + 20/24 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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