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Add 5/42 and 4/24

5/42 + 4/24 is 2/7.

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,
    5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    4/24 = 4 × 7/24 × 7 = 28/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/168 + 28/168 = 20 + 28/168 = 48/168
  5. 48/168 simplified gives 2/7
  6. So, 5/42 + 4/24 = 2/7

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