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Add 2/42 and 24/80

2/42 + 24/80 is 73/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   2/42 = 2 × 40/42 × 40 = 80/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/1680 + 504/1680 = 80 + 504/1680 = 584/1680
5. 584/1680 simplified gives 73/210
6. So, 2/42 + 24/80 = 73/210

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