Add 24/28 and 7/42
24/28 + 7/42 is 43/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
72/84 + 14/84 = 72 + 14/84 = 86/84 - 86/84 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 24/28 + 7/42 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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