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Add 24/30 and 42/5

1st number: 24/30, 2nd number: 8 2/5

24/30 + 42/5 is 46/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    24/30 = 24 × 1/30 × 1 = 24/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    42/5 = 42 × 6/5 × 6 = 252/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/30 + 252/30 = 24 + 252/30 = 276/30
  5. 276/30 simplified gives 46/5
  6. So, 24/30 + 42/5 = 46/5
    In mixed form: 91/5

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