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Add 56/42 and 42/24

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

56/42 + 42/24 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/168 + 294/168 = 224 + 294/168 = 518/168
5. 518/168 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 56/42 + 42/24 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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