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Add 24/42 and 12/32

24/42 + 12/32 is 53/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 252/672 = 384 + 252/672 = 636/672
  5. 636/672 simplified gives 53/56
  6. So, 24/42 + 12/32 = 53/56

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