Add 42/24 and 6/72
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 6/72
42/24 + 6/72 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
126/72 + 6/72 = 126 + 6/72 = 132/72 - 132/72 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 42/24 + 6/72 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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