Add 24/8 and 6/42
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 6/42
24/8 + 6/42 is 22/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
24/8 = 24 × 21/8 × 21 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 24/168 = 504 + 24/168 = 528/168 - 528/168 simplified gives 22/7
- So, 24/8 + 6/42 = 22/7
In mixed form: 31/7
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