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Add 24/42 and 42/7

1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 6 0/7

24/42 + 42/7 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 7 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 7 × 6 = 42,
    42/7 = 42 × 6/7 × 6 = 252/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/42 + 252/42 = 24 + 252/42 = 276/42
  5. 276/42 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 24/42 + 42/7 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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