Add 42/2 and 4/24
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 4/24
42/2 + 4/24 is 127/6.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24 - Add the two like fractions:
504/24 + 4/24 = 504 + 4/24 = 508/24 - 508/24 simplified gives 127/6
- So, 42/2 + 4/24 = 127/6
In mixed form: 211/6
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