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Add 72/24 and 2/42

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 2/42

72/24 + 2/42 is 64/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   72/24 = 72 × 7/24 × 7 = 504/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   2/42 = 2 × 4/42 × 4 = 8/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/168 + 8/168 = 504 + 8/168 = 512/168
5. 512/168 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 72/24 + 2/42 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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