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Add 1/24 and 70/84

1/24 + 70/84 is 7/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   1/24 = 1 × 7/24 × 7 = 7/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/168 + 140/168 = 7 + 140/168 = 147/168
5. 147/168 simplified gives 7/8
6. So, 1/24 + 70/84 = 7/8

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