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Add 24/25 and 42/56

24/25 + 42/56 is 171/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    24/25 = 24 × 56/25 × 56 = 1344/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/1400 + 1050/1400 = 1344 + 1050/1400 = 2394/1400
  5. 2394/1400 simplified gives 171/100
  6. So, 24/25 + 42/56 = 171/100
    In mixed form: 171/100

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