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Add 24/84 and 42/3

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

24/84 + 42/3 is 100/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   42/3 = 42 × 28/3 × 28 = 1176/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/84 + 1176/84 = 24 + 1176/84 = 1200/84
5. 1200/84 simplified gives 100/7
6. So, 24/84 + 42/3 = 100/7
   In mixed form: 142/7

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