Add 6/42 and 5/24
6/42 + 5/24 is 59/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
24/168 + 35/168 = 24 + 35/168 = 59/168 - So, 6/42 + 5/24 = 59/168
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