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Add 24/42 and 56/48

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

24/42 + 56/48 is 73/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   56/48 = 56 × 7/48 × 7 = 392/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/336 + 392/336 = 192 + 392/336 = 584/336
5. 584/336 simplified gives 73/42
6. So, 24/42 + 56/48 = 73/42
   In mixed form: 131/42

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