Add 6/24 and 7/42
6/24 + 7/42 is 5/12.
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,
7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168 - Add the two like fractions:
42/168 + 28/168 = 42 + 28/168 = 70/168 - 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 6/24 + 7/42 = 5/12
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