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Add 63/5 and 42/24

1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 1 18/24

63/5 + 42/24 is 287/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    63/5 = 63 × 24/5 × 24 = 1512/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/120 + 210/120 = 1512 + 210/120 = 1722/120
  5. 1722/120 simplified gives 287/20
  6. So, 63/5 + 42/24 = 287/20
    In mixed form: 147/20

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