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Add 54/42 and 35/24

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 1 11/24

54/42 + 35/24 is 461/168.

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,
    54/42 = 54 × 4/42 × 4 = 216/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/168 + 245/168 = 216 + 245/168 = 461/168
  5. So, 54/42 + 35/24 = 461/168
    In mixed form: 2125/168

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