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Add 24/15 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 45/84

24/15 + 45/84 is 299/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   24/15 = 24 × 28/15 × 28 = 672/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/420 + 225/420 = 672 + 225/420 = 897/420
5. 897/420 simplified gives 299/140
6. So, 24/15 + 45/84 = 299/140
   In mixed form: 219/140

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