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Add 90/24 and 30/42

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 30/42

90/24 + 30/42 is 125/28.

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,
    90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/168 + 120/168 = 630 + 120/168 = 750/168
  5. 750/168 simplified gives 125/28
  6. So, 90/24 + 30/42 = 125/28
    In mixed form: 413/28

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