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Add 42/90 and 6/24

42/90 + 6/24 is 43/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/360 + 90/360 = 168 + 90/360 = 258/360
  5. 258/360 simplified gives 43/60
  6. So, 42/90 + 6/24 = 43/60

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