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Add 10/24 and 42/7

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 6 0/7

10/24 + 42/7 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/168 + 1008/168 = 70 + 1008/168 = 1078/168
  5. 1078/168 simplified gives 77/12
  6. So, 10/24 + 42/7 = 77/12
    In mixed form: 65/12

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