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Add 5/24 and 42/9

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 4 6/9

5/24 + 42/9 is 39/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    42/9 = 42 × 8/9 × 8 = 336/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/72 + 336/72 = 15 + 336/72 = 351/72
  5. 351/72 simplified gives 39/8
  6. So, 5/24 + 42/9 = 39/8
    In mixed form: 47/8

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