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Add 49/42 and 49/24

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

49/42 + 49/24 is 77/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   49/42 = 49 × 4/42 × 4 = 196/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   49/24 = 49 × 7/24 × 7 = 343/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/168 + 343/168 = 196 + 343/168 = 539/168
5. 539/168 simplified gives 77/24
6. So, 49/42 + 49/24 = 77/24
   In mixed form: 35/24

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