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Add 24/42 and 21/96

24/42 + 21/96 is 177/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/672 + 147/672 = 384 + 147/672 = 531/672
5. 531/672 simplified gives 177/224
6. So, 24/42 + 21/96 = 177/224

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