Add 5/24 and 28/42
5/24 + 28/42 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
28/42 = 28 × 4/42 × 4 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
35/168 + 112/168 = 35 + 112/168 = 147/168 - 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 5/24 + 28/42 = 7/8
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