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Add 24/42 and 50/84

24/42 + 50/84 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/84 + 50/84 = 48 + 50/84 = 98/84
  5. 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 24/42 + 50/84 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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