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Add 24/2 and 1/42

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 1/42

24/2 + 1/42 is 505/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   24/2 = 24 × 21/2 × 21 = 504/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   1/42 = 1 × 1/42 × 1 = 1/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/42 + 1/42 = 504 + 1/42 = 505/42
5. So, 24/2 + 1/42 = 505/42
   In mixed form: 121/42

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