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Add 42/7 and 54/24

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

42/7 + 54/24 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   42/7 = 42 × 24/7 × 24 = 1008/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/168 + 378/168 = 1008 + 378/168 = 1386/168
5. 1386/168 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 42/7 + 54/24 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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