Add 3/42 and 21/24
3/42 + 21/24 is 53/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168 - Add the two like fractions:
12/168 + 147/168 = 12 + 147/168 = 159/168 - 159/168 simplified gives 53/56
- So, 3/42 + 21/24 = 53/56
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