Add 42/4 and 24/3
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 8 0/3
42/4 + 24/3 is 37/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
42/4 = 42 × 3/4 × 3 = 126/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
24/3 = 24 × 4/3 × 4 = 96/12 - Add the two like fractions:
126/12 + 96/12 = 126 + 96/12 = 222/12 - 222/12 simplified gives 37/2
- So, 42/4 + 24/3 = 37/2
In mixed form: 181/2
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