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Add 24/84 and 18/96

24/84 + 18/96 is 53/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   24/84 = 24 × 8/84 × 8 = 192/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/672 + 126/672 = 192 + 126/672 = 318/672
5. 318/672 simplified gives 53/112
6. So, 24/84 + 18/96 = 53/112

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