Add 64/24 and 42/84
1st number: 2 16/24, 2nd number: 42/84
64/24 + 42/84 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
64/24 = 64 × 7/24 × 7 = 448/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168 - Add the two like fractions:
448/168 + 84/168 = 448 + 84/168 = 532/168 - 532/168 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 64/24 + 42/84 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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