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Add 3/42 and 50/24

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 2 2/24

3/42 + 50/24 is 181/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 350/168 = 12 + 350/168 = 362/168
  5. 362/168 simplified gives 181/84
  6. So, 3/42 + 50/24 = 181/84
    In mixed form: 213/84

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