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Add 24/90 and 16/42

24/90 + 16/42 is 68/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/630 + 240/630 = 168 + 240/630 = 408/630
  5. 408/630 simplified gives 68/105
  6. So, 24/90 + 16/42 = 68/105

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