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Add 42/15 and 1/24

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 1/24

42/15 + 1/24 is 341/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/120 + 5/120 = 336 + 5/120 = 341/120
5. So, 42/15 + 1/24 = 341/120
   In mixed form: 2101/120

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