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Add 42/4 and 30/24

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

42/4 + 30/24 is 47/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   42/4 = 42 × 6/4 × 6 = 252/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   30/24 = 30 × 1/24 × 1 = 30/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/24 + 30/24 = 252 + 30/24 = 282/24
5. 282/24 simplified gives 47/4
6. So, 42/4 + 30/24 = 47/4
   In mixed form: 113/4

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