Add 54/24 and 24/42
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 24/42
54/24 + 24/42 is 79/28.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 96/168 = 378 + 96/168 = 474/168 - 474/168 simplified gives 79/28
- So, 54/24 + 24/42 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28
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