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Add 42/5 and 3/24

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 3/24

42/5 + 3/24 is 341/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    42/5 = 42 × 24/5 × 24 = 1008/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/120 + 15/120 = 1008 + 15/120 = 1023/120
  5. 1023/120 simplified gives 341/40
  6. So, 42/5 + 3/24 = 341/40
    In mixed form: 821/40

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