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Add 42/24 and 96/18

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

42/24 + 96/18 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   96/18 = 96 × 4/18 × 4 = 384/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/72 + 384/72 = 126 + 384/72 = 510/72
5. 510/72 simplified gives 85/12
6. So, 42/24 + 96/18 = 85/12
   In mixed form: 71/12

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