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Add 24/42 and 42/3

1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 14 0/3

24/42 + 42/3 is 102/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    42/3 = 42 × 14/3 × 14 = 588/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/42 + 588/42 = 24 + 588/42 = 612/42
  5. 612/42 simplified gives 102/7
  6. So, 24/42 + 42/3 = 102/7
    In mixed form: 144/7

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