Add 42/7 and 5/24
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 5/24
42/7 + 5/24 is 149/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 35/168 = 1008 + 35/168 = 1043/168 - 1043/168 simplified gives 149/24
- So, 42/7 + 5/24 = 149/24
In mixed form: 65/24
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