Add 12/42 and 18/24
12/42 + 18/24 is 29/28.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 4/42 × 4 = 48/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
48/168 + 126/168 = 48 + 126/168 = 174/168 - 174/168 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 12/42 + 18/24 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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