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Add 4/2 and 42/24

1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 1 18/24

4/2 + 42/24 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    4/2 = 4 × 12/2 × 12 = 48/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/24 + 42/24 = 48 + 42/24 = 90/24
  5. 90/24 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 4/2 + 42/24 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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