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Add 24/32 and 5/42

24/32 + 5/42 is 73/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 42 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    5/42 = 5 × 16/42 × 16 = 80/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/672 + 80/672 = 504 + 80/672 = 584/672
  5. 584/672 simplified gives 73/84
  6. So, 24/32 + 5/42 = 73/84

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