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Add 42/24 and 5/75

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/75

42/24 + 5/75 is 109/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    5/75 = 5 × 8/75 × 8 = 40/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/600 + 40/600 = 1050 + 40/600 = 1090/600
  5. 1090/600 simplified gives 109/60
  6. So, 42/24 + 5/75 = 109/60
    In mixed form: 149/60

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