Add 24/2 and 49/42, Solve 12 0/2 + 1 7/42 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 49/42

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

24/2 + 49/42 is 79/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
49/42 = 49 × 1/42 × 1 = 49/42
Add the two like fractions:
504/42 + 49/42 = 504 + 49/42 = 553/42
553/42 simplified gives 79/6
So, 24/2 + 49/42 = 79/6
In mixed form: 131/6

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