Add 24/15 and 4/42
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 4/42
24/15 + 4/42 is 178/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
4/42 = 4 × 5/42 × 5 = 20/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 20/210 = 336 + 20/210 = 356/210 - 356/210 simplified gives 178/105
- So, 24/15 + 4/42 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105
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