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Add 24/42 and 40/49

24/42 + 40/49 is 68/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    24/42 = 24 × 7/42 × 7 = 168/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    40/49 = 40 × 6/49 × 6 = 240/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/294 + 240/294 = 168 + 240/294 = 408/294
  5. 408/294 simplified gives 68/49
  6. So, 24/42 + 40/49 = 68/49
    In mixed form: 119/49

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