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Add 42/24 and 5/7

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/7

42/24 + 5/7 is 69/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    5/7 = 5 × 24/7 × 24 = 120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/168 + 120/168 = 294 + 120/168 = 414/168
  5. 414/168 simplified gives 69/28
  6. So, 42/24 + 5/7 = 69/28
    In mixed form: 213/28

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