Add 2/24 and 45/42
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 3/42
2/24 + 45/42 is 97/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168 - Add the two like fractions:
14/168 + 180/168 = 14 + 180/168 = 194/168 - 194/168 simplified gives 97/84
- So, 2/24 + 45/42 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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