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Add 7/35 and 42/24

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

7/35 + 42/24 is 39/20.

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,
   7/35 = 7 × 24/35 × 24 = 168/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   42/24 = 42 × 35/24 × 35 = 1470/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/840 + 1470/840 = 168 + 1470/840 = 1638/840
5. 1638/840 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 7/35 + 42/24 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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