Add 24/5 and 12/42
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 12/42
24/5 + 12/42 is 178/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
24/5 = 24 × 42/5 × 42 = 1008/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/210 + 60/210 = 1008 + 60/210 = 1068/210 - 1068/210 simplified gives 178/35
- So, 24/5 + 12/42 = 178/35
In mixed form: 53/35
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