Add 45/42 and 10/24
1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 10/24
45/42 + 10/24 is 125/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
45/42 = 45 × 4/42 × 4 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 70/168 = 180 + 70/168 = 250/168 - 250/168 simplified gives 125/84
- So, 45/42 + 10/24 = 125/84
In mixed form: 141/84
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