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Add 24/42 and 21/12

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

24/42 + 21/12 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   21/12 = 21 × 7/12 × 7 = 147/84
4. Add the two fractions:
   48/84 + 147/84 = 48 + 147/84 = 195/84
5. 195/84 simplified gives 65/28
6. So, 24/42 + 21/12 = 65/28
   In mixed form: 29/28

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