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Add 42/24 and 56/3

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

42/24 + 56/3 is 245/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   42/24 = 42 × 1/24 × 1 = 42/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   56/3 = 56 × 8/3 × 8 = 448/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/24 + 448/24 = 42 + 448/24 = 490/24
5. 490/24 simplified gives 245/12
6. So, 42/24 + 56/3 = 245/12
   In mixed form: 205/12

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