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Add 6/42 and 24/49

6/42 + 24/49 is 31/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    24/49 = 24 × 6/49 × 6 = 144/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/294 + 144/294 = 42 + 144/294 = 186/294
  5. 186/294 simplified gives 31/49
  6. So, 6/42 + 24/49 = 31/49

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