Add 30/24 and 14/42
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 14/42
30/24 + 14/42 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
14/42 = 14 × 4/42 × 4 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 56/168 = 210 + 56/168 = 266/168 - 266/168 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 30/24 + 14/42 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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