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Add 42/45 and 24/49

42/45 + 24/49 is 1046/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    42/45 = 42 × 49/45 × 49 = 2058/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    24/49 = 24 × 45/49 × 45 = 1080/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2205 + 1080/2205 = 2058 + 1080/2205 = 3138/2205
  5. 3138/2205 simplified gives 1046/735
  6. So, 42/45 + 24/49 = 1046/735
    In mixed form: 1311/735

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