Add 54/12 and 24/42
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 24/42
54/12 + 24/42 is 71/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
54/12 = 54 × 7/12 × 7 = 378/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
378/84 + 48/84 = 378 + 48/84 = 426/84 - 426/84 simplified gives 71/14
- So, 54/12 + 24/42 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14
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