Add 42/7 and 9/24
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 9/24
42/7 + 9/24 is 51/8.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/168 + 63/168 = 1008 + 63/168 = 1071/168 - 1071/168 simplified gives 51/8
- So, 42/7 + 9/24 = 51/8
In mixed form: 63/8
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