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Add 24/42 and 56/60

24/42 + 56/60 is 158/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
   24/42 = 24 × 10/42 × 10 = 240/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/420 + 392/420 = 240 + 392/420 = 632/420
5. 632/420 simplified gives 158/105
6. So, 24/42 + 56/60 = 158/105
   In mixed form: 153/105

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