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Add 24/72 and 14/42

24/72 + 14/42 is 2/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 42 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
   14/42 = 14 × 12/42 × 12 = 168/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/504 + 168/504 = 168 + 168/504 = 336/504
5. 336/504 simplified gives 2/3
6. So, 24/72 + 14/42 = 2/3

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