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Add 24/42 and 54/9

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

24/42 + 54/9 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   24/42 = 24 × 3/42 × 3 = 72/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   54/9 = 54 × 14/9 × 14 = 756/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/126 + 756/126 = 72 + 756/126 = 828/126
5. 828/126 simplified gives 46/7
6. So, 24/42 + 54/9 = 46/7
   In mixed form: 64/7

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