Add 24/84 and 40/42
24/84 + 40/42 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84 - Add the two like fractions:
24/84 + 80/84 = 24 + 80/84 = 104/84 - 104/84 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 24/84 + 40/42 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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