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Add 42/56 and 6/24

42/56 + 6/24 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   6/24 = 6 × 7/24 × 7 = 42/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/168 + 42/168 = 126 + 42/168 = 168/168
5. 168/168 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 42/56 + 6/24 = 1/1

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