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Add 42/24 and 60/49

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

42/24 + 60/49 is 583/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   60/49 = 60 × 24/49 × 24 = 1440/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1176 + 1440/1176 = 2058 + 1440/1176 = 3498/1176
5. 3498/1176 simplified gives 583/196
6. So, 42/24 + 60/49 = 583/196
   In mixed form: 2191/196

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