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Add 24/42 and 27/48

24/42 + 27/48 is 127/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 48 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 48 × 7 = 336,
    27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/336 + 189/336 = 192 + 189/336 = 381/336
  5. 381/336 simplified gives 127/112
  6. So, 24/42 + 27/48 = 127/112
    In mixed form: 115/112

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