Add 24/42 and 4/10
24/42 + 4/10 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
4/10 = 4 × 21/10 × 21 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 84/210 = 120 + 84/210 = 204/210 - 204/210 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 24/42 + 4/10 = 34/35
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