Add 24/42 and 8/35
24/42 + 8/35 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
8/35 = 8 × 6/35 × 6 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 48/210 = 120 + 48/210 = 168/210 - 168/210 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 24/42 + 8/35 = 4/5
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