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Add 60/24 and 3/42

1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 3/42

60/24 + 3/42 is 18/7.

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,
    60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 12/168 = 420 + 12/168 = 432/168
  5. 432/168 simplified gives 18/7
  6. So, 60/24 + 3/42 = 18/7
    In mixed form: 24/7

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