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Add 24/2 and 7/42

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

24/2 + 7/42 is 73/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    7/42 = 7 × 1/42 × 1 = 7/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/42 + 7/42 = 504 + 7/42 = 511/42
  5. 511/42 simplified gives 73/6
  6. So, 24/2 + 7/42 = 73/6
    In mixed form: 121/6

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