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Add 5/24 and 10/42

5/24 + 10/42 is 25/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    10/42 = 10 × 4/42 × 4 = 40/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/168 + 40/168 = 35 + 40/168 = 75/168
  5. 75/168 simplified gives 25/56
  6. So, 5/24 + 10/42 = 25/56

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