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Add 7/42 and 36/24

1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 1 12/24

7/42 + 36/24 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/168 + 252/168 = 28 + 252/168 = 280/168
  5. 280/168 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 7/42 + 36/24 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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