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Add 24/84 and 6/15

24/84 + 6/15 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 15 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   6/15 = 6 × 28/15 × 28 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/420 + 168/420 = 120 + 168/420 = 288/420
5. 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
6. So, 24/84 + 6/15 = 24/35

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