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Add 60/24 and 84/42

1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2 0/42

60/24 + 84/42 is 9/2.

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,
    84/42 = 84 × 4/42 × 4 = 336/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 336/168 = 420 + 336/168 = 756/168
  5. 756/168 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 60/24 + 84/42 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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