Add 8/2 and 42/24
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24
8/2 + 42/24 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
8/2 = 8 × 12/2 × 12 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24 - Add the two like fractions:
96/24 + 42/24 = 96 + 42/24 = 138/24 - 138/24 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 8/2 + 42/24 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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