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Add 8/42 and 36/24

1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 1 12/24

8/42 + 36/24 is 71/42.

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,
    8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/168 + 252/168 = 32 + 252/168 = 284/168
  5. 284/168 simplified gives 71/42
  6. So, 8/42 + 36/24 = 71/42
    In mixed form: 129/42

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