Add 40/24 and 1/42
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 1/42
40/24 + 1/42 is 71/42.
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,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
1/42 = 1 × 4/42 × 4 = 4/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 4/168 = 280 + 4/168 = 284/168 - 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 40/24 + 1/42 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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