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Add 24/48 and 5/42

24/48 + 5/42 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 42 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/336 + 40/336 = 168 + 40/336 = 208/336
  5. 208/336 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 24/48 + 5/42 = 13/21

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