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Add 24/25 and 30/42

24/25 + 30/42 is 293/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
    24/25 = 24 × 42/25 × 42 = 1008/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1050 + 750/1050 = 1008 + 750/1050 = 1758/1050
  5. 1758/1050 simplified gives 293/175
  6. So, 24/25 + 30/42 = 293/175
    In mixed form: 1118/175

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