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Add 20/42 and 28/24

1^st number: 20/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

20/42 + 28/24 is 23/14.

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,
   20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/168 + 196/168 = 80 + 196/168 = 276/168
5. 276/168 simplified gives 23/14
6. So, 20/42 + 28/24 = 23/14
   In mixed form: 19/14

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