Add 24/42 and 5/9
24/42 + 5/9 is 71/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126 - Add the two like fractions:
72/126 + 70/126 = 72 + 70/126 = 142/126 - 142/126 simplified gives 71/63
- So, 24/42 + 5/9 = 71/63
In mixed form: 18/63
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