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Add 24/12 and 35/84

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 35/84

24/12 + 35/84 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/84 + 35/84 = 168 + 35/84 = 203/84
5. 203/84 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 24/12 + 35/84 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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