Add 42/7 and 50/24
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 2 2/24
42/7 + 50/24 is 97/12.
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,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 350/168 = 1008 + 350/168 = 1358/168 - 1358/168 simplified gives 97/12
- So, 42/7 + 50/24 = 97/12
In mixed form: 81/12
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