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Add 3/42 and 56/24

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 2 8/24

3/42 + 56/24 is 101/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   3/42 = 3 × 4/42 × 4 = 12/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   56/24 = 56 × 7/24 × 7 = 392/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/168 + 392/168 = 12 + 392/168 = 404/168
5. 404/168 simplified gives 101/42
6. So, 3/42 + 56/24 = 101/42
   In mixed form: 217/42

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