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Add 24/84 and 54/48

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

24/84 + 54/48 is 79/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   24/84 = 24 × 4/84 × 4 = 96/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/336 + 378/336 = 96 + 378/336 = 474/336
5. 474/336 simplified gives 79/56
6. So, 24/84 + 54/48 = 79/56
   In mixed form: 123/56

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