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Add 24/42 and 12/16

24/42 + 12/16 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/336 + 252/336 = 192 + 252/336 = 444/336
  5. 444/336 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 24/42 + 12/16 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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