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Add 42/18 and 70/24

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

42/18 + 70/24 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   42/18 = 42 × 4/18 × 4 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   70/24 = 70 × 3/24 × 3 = 210/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 210/72 = 168 + 210/72 = 378/72
5. 378/72 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 42/18 + 70/24 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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