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Add 1/42 and 24/3

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 8 0/3

1/42 + 24/3 is 337/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   24/3 = 24 × 14/3 × 14 = 336/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1/42 + 336/42 = 1 + 336/42 = 337/42
5. So, 1/42 + 24/3 = 337/42
   In mixed form: 81/42

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