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Add 24/12 and 84/56

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 28/56

24/12 + 84/56 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   24/12 = 24 × 14/12 × 14 = 336/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/168 + 252/168 = 336 + 252/168 = 588/168
5. 588/168 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 24/12 + 84/56 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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