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Add 24/84 and 16/10

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

24/84 + 16/10 is 66/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   16/10 = 16 × 42/10 × 42 = 672/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/420 + 672/420 = 120 + 672/420 = 792/420
5. 792/420 simplified gives 66/35
6. So, 24/84 + 16/10 = 66/35
   In mixed form: 131/35

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