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Add 24/75 and 84/35

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

24/75 + 84/35 is 68/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   24/75 = 24 × 7/75 × 7 = 168/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   84/35 = 84 × 15/35 × 15 = 1260/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/525 + 1260/525 = 168 + 1260/525 = 1428/525
5. 1428/525 simplified gives 68/25
6. So, 24/75 + 84/35 = 68/25
   In mixed form: 218/25

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