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Add 24/84 and 2/21

24/84 + 2/21 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 21 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   2/21 = 2 × 4/21 × 4 = 8/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/84 + 8/84 = 24 + 8/84 = 32/84
5. 32/84 simplified gives 8/21
6. So, 24/84 + 2/21 = 8/21

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