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Add 24/36 and 7/84

24/36 + 7/84 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/252 + 21/252 = 168 + 21/252 = 189/252
5. 189/252 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 24/36 + 7/84 = 3/4

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