Add 24/42 and 20/48
24/42 + 20/48 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 140/336 = 192 + 140/336 = 332/336 - 332/336 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 24/42 + 20/48 = 83/84
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