Add 24/35 and 6/42
24/35 + 6/42 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 30/210 = 144 + 30/210 = 174/210 - 174/210 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 24/35 + 6/42 = 29/35
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