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Add 5/42 and 18/24

5/42 + 18/24 is 73/84.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/168 + 126/168 = 20 + 126/168 = 146/168
  5. 146/168 simplified gives 73/84
  6. So, 5/42 + 18/24 = 73/84

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