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Add 24/30 and 84/49

1^st number: 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

24/30 + 84/49 is 88/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   84/49 = 84 × 30/49 × 30 = 2520/1470
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/1470 + 2520/1470 = 1176 + 2520/1470 = 3696/1470
5. 3696/1470 simplified gives 88/35
6. So, 24/30 + 84/49 = 88/35
   In mixed form: 218/35

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