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Add 10/42 and 16/24

10/42 + 16/24 is 19/21.

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,
    10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/168 + 112/168 = 40 + 112/168 = 152/168
  5. 152/168 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 10/42 + 16/24 = 19/21

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