Add 42/21 and 10/24
1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 10/24
42/21 + 10/24 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
42/21 = 42 × 8/21 × 8 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 70/168 = 336 + 70/168 = 406/168 - 406/168 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 42/21 + 10/24 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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