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Add 42/24 and 48/81

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 48/81

42/24 + 48/81 is 253/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   42/24 = 42 × 27/24 × 27 = 1134/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   48/81 = 48 × 8/81 × 8 = 384/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/648 + 384/648 = 1134 + 384/648 = 1518/648
5. 1518/648 simplified gives 253/108
6. So, 42/24 + 48/81 = 253/108
   In mixed form: 237/108

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