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Add 24/42 and 20/32

24/42 + 20/32 is 67/56.

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,
    20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 420/672 = 384 + 420/672 = 804/672
  5. 804/672 simplified gives 67/56
  6. So, 24/42 + 20/32 = 67/56
    In mixed form: 111/56

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