Add 42/6 and 24/28
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 24/28
42/6 + 24/28 is 55/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84 - Add the two like fractions:
588/84 + 72/84 = 588 + 72/84 = 660/84 - 660/84 simplified gives 55/7
- So, 42/6 + 24/28 = 55/7
In mixed form: 76/7
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