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Add 1/24 and 48/42

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

1/24 + 48/42 is 199/168.

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,
   1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/168 + 192/168 = 7 + 192/168 = 199/168
5. So, 1/24 + 48/42 = 199/168
   In mixed form: 131/168

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