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Add 75/24 and 6/42

1^st number: 3 3/24, 2^nd number: 6/42

75/24 + 6/42 is 183/56.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/168 + 24/168 = 525 + 24/168 = 549/168
5. 549/168 simplified gives 183/56
6. So, 75/24 + 6/42 = 183/56
   In mixed form: 315/56

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