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Add 6/24 and 5/42

6/24 + 5/42 is 31/84.

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,
    6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/168 + 20/168 = 42 + 20/168 = 62/168
  5. 62/168 simplified gives 31/84
  6. So, 6/24 + 5/42 = 31/84

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