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Add 24/4 and 14/42

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/42

24/4 + 14/42 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   24/4 = 24 × 21/4 × 21 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/84 + 28/84 = 504 + 28/84 = 532/84
5. 532/84 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 24/4 + 14/42 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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