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Add 42/24 and 9/3

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3 0/3

42/24 + 9/3 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    9/3 = 9 × 8/3 × 8 = 72/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/24 + 72/24 = 42 + 72/24 = 114/24
  5. 114/24 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 42/24 + 9/3 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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