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Add 14/24 and 42/10

1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 4 2/10

14/24 + 42/10 is 287/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    42/10 = 42 × 12/10 × 12 = 504/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/120 + 504/120 = 70 + 504/120 = 574/120
  5. 574/120 simplified gives 287/60
  6. So, 14/24 + 42/10 = 287/60
    In mixed form: 447/60

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