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Add 24/42 and 6/4

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

24/42 + 6/4 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   6/4 = 6 × 21/4 × 21 = 126/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 126/84 = 48 + 126/84 = 174/84
5. 174/84 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 24/42 + 6/4 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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