Add 24/5 and 36/42
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 36/42
24/5 + 36/42 is 198/35.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/210 + 180/210 = 1008 + 180/210 = 1188/210 - 1188/210 simplified gives 198/35
- So, 24/5 + 36/42 = 198/35
In mixed form: 523/35
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