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Add 24/28 and 5/42

24/28 + 5/42 is 41/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/84 + 10/84 = 72 + 10/84 = 82/84
  5. 82/84 simplified gives 41/42
  6. So, 24/28 + 5/42 = 41/42

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