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Add 24/30 and 42/75

24/30 + 42/75 is 34/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 84/150 = 120 + 84/150 = 204/150
  5. 204/150 simplified gives 34/25
  6. So, 24/30 + 42/75 = 34/25
    In mixed form: 19/25

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