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Add 20/2 and 42/24

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24

20/2 + 42/24 is 47/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    20/2 = 20 × 12/2 × 12 = 240/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/24 + 42/24 = 240 + 42/24 = 282/24
  5. 282/24 simplified gives 47/4
  6. So, 20/2 + 42/24 = 47/4
    In mixed form: 113/4

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