Add 24/42 and 7/12
24/42 + 7/12 is 97/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 49/84 = 48 + 49/84 = 97/84 - So, 24/42 + 7/12 = 97/84
In mixed form: 113/84
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