Add 42/28 and 1/24
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1/24
42/28 + 1/24 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 7/168 = 252 + 7/168 = 259/168 - 259/168 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 42/28 + 1/24 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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