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Add 24/5 and 75/42

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 1 33/42

24/5 + 75/42 is 461/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    24/5 = 24 × 42/5 × 42 = 1008/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    75/42 = 75 × 5/42 × 5 = 375/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/210 + 375/210 = 1008 + 375/210 = 1383/210
  5. 1383/210 simplified gives 461/70
  6. So, 24/5 + 75/42 = 461/70
    In mixed form: 641/70

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