Add 24/4 and 25/42, Solve 6 0/4 + 25/42 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 25/42

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 25/42

24/4 + 25/42 is 277/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84
Add the two like fractions:
504/84 + 50/84 = 504 + 50/84 = 554/84
554/84 simplified gives 277/42
So, 24/4 + 25/42 = 277/42
In mixed form: 625/42

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