Add 42/24 and 16/7
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2 2/7
42/24 + 16/7 is 113/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168 - Add the two like fractions:
294/168 + 384/168 = 294 + 384/168 = 678/168 - 678/168 simplified gives 113/28
- So, 42/24 + 16/7 = 113/28
In mixed form: 41/28
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