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Add 8/42 and 7/24

8/42 + 7/24 is 27/56.

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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,
   8/42 = 8 × 4/42 × 4 = 32/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/168 + 49/168 = 32 + 49/168 = 81/168
5. 81/168 simplified gives 27/56
6. So, 8/42 + 7/24 = 27/56

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