Add 42/63 and 1/24
42/63 + 1/24 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 24 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
42/63 = 42 × 8/63 × 8 = 336/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
1/24 = 1 × 21/24 × 21 = 21/504 - Add the two like fractions:
336/504 + 21/504 = 336 + 21/504 = 357/504 - 357/504 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 42/63 + 1/24 = 17/24
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