Add 42/14 and 3/24, Solve 3 0/14 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 3/24

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 3/24

42/14 + 3/24 is 25/8.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
504/168 + 21/168 = 504 + 21/168 = 525/168
525/168 simplified gives 25/8
So, 42/14 + 3/24 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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