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Add 42/24 and 50/42

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

42/24 + 50/42 is 247/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/168 + 200/168 = 294 + 200/168 = 494/168
5. 494/168 simplified gives 247/84
6. So, 42/24 + 50/42 = 247/84
   In mixed form: 279/84

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