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Add 42/24 and 12/5

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 2 2/5

42/24 + 12/5 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/120 + 288/120 = 210 + 288/120 = 498/120
  5. 498/120 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 42/24 + 12/5 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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