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Add 24/8 and 42/10

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 4 2/10

24/8 + 42/10 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    24/8 = 24 × 5/8 × 5 = 120/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    42/10 = 42 × 4/10 × 4 = 168/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/40 + 168/40 = 120 + 168/40 = 288/40
  5. 288/40 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 24/8 + 42/10 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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