Add 8/42 and 1/24
8/42 + 1/24 is 13/56.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168 - Add the two like fractions:
32/168 + 7/168 = 32 + 7/168 = 39/168 - 39/168 simplified gives 13/56
- So, 8/42 + 1/24 = 13/56
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