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Add 42/5 and 45/24

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 21/24

42/5 + 45/24 is 411/40.

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,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/120 + 225/120 = 1008 + 225/120 = 1233/120
  5. 1233/120 simplified gives 411/40
  6. So, 42/5 + 45/24 = 411/40
    In mixed form: 1011/40

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