Add 20/42 and 2/24
20/42 + 2/24 is 47/84.
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,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
80/168 + 14/168 = 80 + 14/168 = 94/168 - 94/168 simplified gives 47/84
- So, 20/42 + 2/24 = 47/84
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