Add 42/14 and 1/24
1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1/24
42/14 + 1/24 is 73/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
42/14 = 42 × 12/14 × 12 = 504/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 7/168 = 504 + 7/168 = 511/168 - 511/168 simplified gives 73/24
- So, 42/14 + 1/24 = 73/24
In mixed form: 31/24
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