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Add 24/45 and 24/42

24/45 + 24/42 is 116/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    24/42 = 24 × 15/42 × 15 = 360/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/630 + 360/630 = 336 + 360/630 = 696/630
  5. 696/630 simplified gives 116/105
  6. So, 24/45 + 24/42 = 116/105
    In mixed form: 111/105

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