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Add 42/60 and 18/24

42/60 + 18/24 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/120 + 90/120 = 84 + 90/120 = 174/120
  5. 174/120 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/60 + 18/24 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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