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Add 24/27 and 45/42

1^st number: 24/27, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

24/27 + 45/42 is 247/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   45/42 = 45 × 9/42 × 9 = 405/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/378 + 405/378 = 336 + 405/378 = 741/378
5. 741/378 simplified gives 247/126
6. So, 24/27 + 45/42 = 247/126
   In mixed form: 1121/126

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