Add 36/42 and 7/24
36/42 + 7/24 is 193/168.
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,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168 - Add the two like fractions:
144/168 + 49/168 = 144 + 49/168 = 193/168 - So, 36/42 + 7/24 = 193/168
In mixed form: 125/168
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