Add 24/6 and 2/42, Solve 4 0/6 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 2/42

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/42

24/6 + 2/42 is 85/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
24/6 = 24 × 7/6 × 7 = 168/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42
Add the two like fractions:
168/42 + 2/42 = 168 + 2/42 = 170/42
170/42 simplified gives 85/21
So, 24/6 + 2/42 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21

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