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Add 24/42 and 5/9

24/42 + 5/9 is 71/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
    24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    5/9 = 5 × 14/9 × 14 = 70/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/126 + 70/126 = 72 + 70/126 = 142/126
  5. 142/126 simplified gives 71/63
  6. So, 24/42 + 5/9 = 71/63
    In mixed form: 18/63

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