Add 6/24 and 27/42
6/24 + 27/42 is 25/28.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 108/168 = 42 + 108/168 = 150/168 - 150/168 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 6/24 + 27/42 = 25/28
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