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Add 7/42 and 75/24

1^st number: 7/42, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

7/42 + 75/24 is 79/24.

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,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/168 + 525/168 = 28 + 525/168 = 553/168
5. 553/168 simplified gives 79/24
6. So, 7/42 + 75/24 = 79/24
   In mixed form: 37/24

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