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Add 42/6 and 24/36

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 24/36

42/6 + 24/36 is 23/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
    42/6 = 42 × 6/6 × 6 = 252/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    24/36 = 24 × 1/36 × 1 = 24/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/36 + 24/36 = 252 + 24/36 = 276/36
  5. 276/36 simplified gives 23/3
  6. So, 42/6 + 24/36 = 23/3
    In mixed form: 72/3

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