Add 24/5 and 42/18
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 6/18
24/5 + 42/18 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 210/90 = 432 + 210/90 = 642/90 - 642/90 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 24/5 + 42/18 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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