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Add 24/42 and 84/5

1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 16 4/5

24/42 + 84/5 is 608/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    84/5 = 84 × 42/5 × 42 = 3528/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/210 + 3528/210 = 120 + 3528/210 = 3648/210
  5. 3648/210 simplified gives 608/35
  6. So, 24/42 + 84/5 = 608/35
    In mixed form: 1713/35

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