Add 42/8 and 1/24
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 1/24
42/8 + 1/24 is 127/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
42/8 = 42 × 3/8 × 3 = 126/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24 - Add the two like fractions:
126/24 + 1/24 = 126 + 1/24 = 127/24 - So, 42/8 + 1/24 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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