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Add 42/5 and 24/12

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 2 0/12

42/5 + 24/12 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    42/5 = 42 × 12/5 × 12 = 504/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/60 + 120/60 = 504 + 120/60 = 624/60
  5. 624/60 simplified gives 52/5
  6. So, 42/5 + 24/12 = 52/5
    In mixed form: 102/5

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