Add 42/9 and 70/24
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 22/24
42/9 + 70/24 is 91/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72 - Add the two like fractions:
336/72 + 210/72 = 336 + 210/72 = 546/72 - 546/72 simplified gives 91/12
- So, 42/9 + 70/24 = 91/12
In mixed form: 77/12
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