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Add 2/7 and 42/24

1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 18/24

2/7 + 42/24 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 294/168 = 48 + 294/168 = 342/168
  5. 342/168 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 2/7 + 42/24 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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