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Add 96/42 and 54/24

1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 2 6/24

96/42 + 54/24 is 127/28.

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,
    96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/168 + 378/168 = 384 + 378/168 = 762/168
  5. 762/168 simplified gives 127/28
  6. So, 96/42 + 54/24 = 127/28
    In mixed form: 415/28

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