Add 42/36 and 49/24
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 2 1/24
42/36 + 49/24 is 77/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
42/36 = 42 × 2/36 × 2 = 84/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Add the two like fractions:
84/72 + 147/72 = 84 + 147/72 = 231/72 - 231/72 simplified gives 77/24
- So, 42/36 + 49/24 = 77/24
In mixed form: 35/24
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