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Add 24/18 and 14/42

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 14/42

24/18 + 14/42 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   24/18 = 24 × 7/18 × 7 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   14/42 = 14 × 3/42 × 3 = 42/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/126 + 42/126 = 168 + 42/126 = 210/126
5. 210/126 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 24/18 + 14/42 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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