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Add 42/24 and 50/20

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

42/24 + 50/20 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/120 + 300/120 = 210 + 300/120 = 510/120
5. 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 42/24 + 50/20 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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