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Add 24/18 and 42/6

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 7 0/6

24/18 + 42/6 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 6 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    24/18 = 24 × 1/18 × 1 = 24/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
    42/6 = 42 × 3/6 × 3 = 126/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/18 + 126/18 = 24 + 126/18 = 150/18
  5. 150/18 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 24/18 + 42/6 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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