Add 24/42 and 8/24
24/42 + 8/24 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 56/168 = 96 + 56/168 = 152/168 - 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 24/42 + 8/24 = 19/21
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