Add 4/42 and 8/24
4/42 + 8/24 is 3/7.
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,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Add the two like fractions:
16/168 + 56/168 = 16 + 56/168 = 72/168 - 72/168 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 4/42 + 8/24 = 3/7
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