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Add 4/42 and 12/24

4/42 + 12/24 is 25/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/168 + 84/168 = 16 + 84/168 = 100/168
  5. 100/168 simplified gives 25/42
  6. So, 4/42 + 12/24 = 25/42

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