Add 24/42 and 42/80
24/42 + 42/80 is 307/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
24/42 = 24 × 40/42 × 40 = 960/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1680 + 882/1680 = 960 + 882/1680 = 1842/1680 - 1842/1680 simplified gives 307/280
- So, 24/42 + 42/80 = 307/280
In mixed form: 127/280
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