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Add 64/42 and 24/9

1^st number: 1 22/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/9

64/42 + 24/9 is 88/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   64/42 = 64 × 3/42 × 3 = 192/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   24/9 = 24 × 14/9 × 14 = 336/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/126 + 336/126 = 192 + 336/126 = 528/126
5. 528/126 simplified gives 88/21
6. So, 64/42 + 24/9 = 88/21
   In mixed form: 44/21

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