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Add 24/4 and 28/42

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 28/42

24/4 + 28/42 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    28/42 = 28 × 2/42 × 2 = 56/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/84 + 56/84 = 504 + 56/84 = 560/84
  5. 560/84 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 24/4 + 28/42 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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