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Add 24/4 and 42/10

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

24/4 + 42/10 is 51/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   24/4 = 24 × 5/4 × 5 = 120/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   42/10 = 42 × 2/10 × 2 = 84/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/20 + 84/20 = 120 + 84/20 = 204/20
5. 204/20 simplified gives 51/5
6. So, 24/4 + 42/10 = 51/5
   In mixed form: 101/5

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