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Add 56/35 and 42/24

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

56/35 + 42/24 is 67/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   56/35 = 56 × 24/35 × 24 = 1344/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/840 + 1470/840 = 1344 + 1470/840 = 2814/840
5. 2814/840 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 56/35 + 42/24 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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