Add 42/56 and 5/24
42/56 + 5/24 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 35/168 = 126 + 35/168 = 161/168 - 161/168 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 42/56 + 5/24 = 23/24
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