Add 81/24 and 24/42
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 24/42
81/24 + 24/42 is 221/56.
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,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
24/42 = 24 × 4/42 × 4 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 96/168 = 567 + 96/168 = 663/168 - 663/168 simplified gives 221/56
- So, 81/24 + 24/42 = 221/56
In mixed form: 353/56
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