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Add 24/2 and 42/21

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/21

24/2 + 42/21 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 21 is 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 21 × 2 = 42,
   42/21 = 42 × 2/21 × 2 = 84/42
4. Add the two fractions:
   504/42 + 84/42 = 504 + 84/42 = 588/42
5. 588/42 simplified gives 14/1
6. So, 24/2 + 42/21 = 14/1

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