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Add 42/24 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 36/84

42/24 + 36/84 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   36/84 = 36 × 2/84 × 2 = 72/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/168 + 72/168 = 294 + 72/168 = 366/168
5. 366/168 simplified gives 61/28
6. So, 42/24 + 36/84 = 61/28
   In mixed form: 25/28

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