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Add 24/42 and 54/3

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 18 0/3

24/42 + 54/3 is 130/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   24/42 = 24 × 1/42 × 1 = 24/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   54/3 = 54 × 14/3 × 14 = 756/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/42 + 756/42 = 24 + 756/42 = 780/42
5. 780/42 simplified gives 130/7
6. So, 24/42 + 54/3 = 130/7
   In mixed form: 184/7

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