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Add 42/4 and 3/24

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 3/24

42/4 + 3/24 is 85/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    42/4 = 42 × 6/4 × 6 = 252/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/24 + 3/24 = 252 + 3/24 = 255/24
  5. 255/24 simplified gives 85/8
  6. So, 42/4 + 3/24 = 85/8
    In mixed form: 105/8

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