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Add 7/42 and 30/24

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

7/42 + 30/24 is 17/12.

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,
   7/42 = 7 × 4/42 × 4 = 28/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/168 + 210/168 = 28 + 210/168 = 238/168
5. 238/168 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 7/42 + 30/24 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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