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Add 30/42 and 63/24

1^st number: 30/42, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

30/42 + 63/24 is 187/56.

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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,
   30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   63/24 = 63 × 7/24 × 7 = 441/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/168 + 441/168 = 120 + 441/168 = 561/168
5. 561/168 simplified gives 187/56
6. So, 30/42 + 63/24 = 187/56
   In mixed form: 319/56

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