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Add 24/56 and 1/84

24/56 + 1/84 is 37/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   1/84 = 1 × 2/84 × 2 = 2/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/168 + 2/168 = 72 + 2/168 = 74/168
5. 74/168 simplified gives 37/84
6. So, 24/56 + 1/84 = 37/84

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