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Add 42/24 and 42/35

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

42/24 + 42/35 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   42/35 = 42 × 24/35 × 24 = 1008/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/840 + 1008/840 = 1470 + 1008/840 = 2478/840
5. 2478/840 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 42/24 + 42/35 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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