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Add 42/14 and 5/24

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 5/24

42/14 + 5/24 is 77/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    42/14 = 42 × 12/14 × 12 = 504/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/168 + 35/168 = 504 + 35/168 = 539/168
  5. 539/168 simplified gives 77/24
  6. So, 42/14 + 5/24 = 77/24
    In mixed form: 35/24

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