Add 42/24 and 5/6
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/6
42/24 + 5/6 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
5/6 = 5 × 4/6 × 4 = 20/24 - Add the two like fractions:
42/24 + 20/24 = 42 + 20/24 = 62/24 - 62/24 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 42/24 + 5/6 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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