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Add 24/84 and 36/32

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

24/84 + 36/32 is 79/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 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 32 × 21 = 672,
   36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/672 + 756/672 = 192 + 756/672 = 948/672
5. 948/672 simplified gives 79/56
6. So, 24/84 + 36/32 = 79/56
   In mixed form: 123/56

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