Add 54/24 and 42/28
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 1 14/28
54/24 + 42/28 is 15/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 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 28 × 6 = 168,
42/28 = 42 × 6/28 × 6 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 252/168 = 378 + 252/168 = 630/168 - 630/168 simplified gives 15/4
- So, 54/24 + 42/28 = 15/4
In mixed form: 33/4
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