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Add 24/84 and 20/28

24/84 + 20/28 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
   20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/84 + 60/84 = 24 + 60/84 = 84/84
5. 84/84 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 24/84 + 20/28 = 1/1

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