Add 24/18 and 42/7
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 6 0/7
24/18 + 42/7 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
42/7 = 42 × 18/7 × 18 = 756/126 - Add the two like fractions:
168/126 + 756/126 = 168 + 756/126 = 924/126 - 924/126 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 24/18 + 42/7 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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