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Add 8/24 and 42/49

8/24 + 42/49 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
    8/24 = 8 × 49/24 × 49 = 392/1176
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
    42/49 = 42 × 24/49 × 24 = 1008/1176
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/1176 + 1008/1176 = 392 + 1008/1176 = 1400/1176
  5. 1400/1176 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 8/24 + 42/49 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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