Add 8/24 and 36/42
8/24 + 36/42 is 25/21.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
36/42 = 36 × 4/42 × 4 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
56/168 + 144/168 = 56 + 144/168 = 200/168 - 200/168 simplified gives 25/21
- So, 8/24 + 36/42 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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