What is 4/24 plus 2/7?
4/24 plus 2/7 equals 19/42 (or 0.452381 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/24 and 2/7 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/24 + 2/7 = 19/42
Simplified Fraction
19/42
Mixed Number
Proper (19/42)
Decimal Value
0.452381
Percentage
45.2381%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/24 + 2/7
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 24 and 7 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 24 ร 7 = 168.
LCD(24, 7) = 168
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 168
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/24 by 7, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/7 by 24 so both fractions share the common base 168.
4 ร 7/24 ร 7 = 28/168 and 2 ร 24/7 ร 24 = 48/168
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (28 + 48 = 76) and keep the common denominator 168 unchanged.
28 + 48/168 = 76/168
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 76 and 168, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
76 รท 4/168 รท 4 = 19/42
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 19 by denominator 42 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.452381, or 45.2381%).
19 รท 42 = 0.452381 (45.2381%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/24 plus 2/7 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 19/42 |
| Mixed Number Form | 19/42 |
| Decimal Form | 0.452381 |
| Percentage | 45.2381% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/24 plus 2/7 as a fraction?
4/24 + 2/7 in simplest fraction form is 19/42.
What is 4/24 plus 2/7 as a decimal?
4/24 + 2/7 converted to a decimal is 0.452381.
What is 4/24 plus 2/7 as a percentage?
4/24 + 2/7 expressed as a percentage is 45.2381%.
Does 4/24 plus 2/7 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.452381...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.