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Add 20/84 and 24/75

20/84 + 24/75 is 293/525.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   24/75 = 24 × 28/75 × 28 = 672/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/2100 + 672/2100 = 500 + 672/2100 = 1172/2100
5. 1172/2100 simplified gives 293/525
6. So, 20/84 + 24/75 = 293/525

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