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Add 42/50 and 18/24

42/50 + 18/24 is 159/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
    42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/600 + 450/600 = 504 + 450/600 = 954/600
  5. 954/600 simplified gives 159/100
  6. So, 42/50 + 18/24 = 159/100
    In mixed form: 159/100

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