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Add 24/84 and 5/80

24/84 + 5/80 is 39/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   24/84 = 24 × 20/84 × 20 = 480/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   5/80 = 5 × 21/80 × 21 = 105/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1680 + 105/1680 = 480 + 105/1680 = 585/1680
5. 585/1680 simplified gives 39/112
6. So, 24/84 + 5/80 = 39/112

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