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Add 24/15 and 84/35

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

24/15 + 84/35 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   84/35 = 84 × 3/35 × 3 = 252/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/105 + 252/105 = 168 + 252/105 = 420/105
5. 420/105 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 24/15 + 84/35 = 4/1

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