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Add 24/50 and 1/42

24/50 + 1/42 is 529/1050.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   24/50 = 24 × 21/50 × 21 = 504/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   1/42 = 1 × 25/42 × 25 = 25/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/1050 + 25/1050 = 504 + 25/1050 = 529/1050
5. So, 24/50 + 1/42 = 529/1050

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