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Add 2/84 and 7/24

2/84 + 7/24 is 53/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/168 + 49/168 = 4 + 49/168 = 53/168
5. So, 2/84 + 7/24 = 53/168

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