Add 42/2 and 14/24
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 14/24
42/2 + 14/24 is 259/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
42/2 = 42 × 12/2 × 12 = 504/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24 - Add the two like fractions:
504/24 + 14/24 = 504 + 14/24 = 518/24 - 518/24 simplified gives 259/12
- So, 42/2 + 14/24 = 259/12
In mixed form: 217/12
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