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Add 24/20 and 70/84

1^st number: 1 4/20, 2^nd number: 70/84

24/20 + 70/84 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
   24/20 = 24 × 21/20 × 21 = 504/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/420 + 350/420 = 504 + 350/420 = 854/420
5. 854/420 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 24/20 + 70/84 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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