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Add 24/84 and 8/56

24/84 + 8/56 is 3/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   24/84 = 24 × 2/84 × 2 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   8/56 = 8 × 3/56 × 3 = 24/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/168 + 24/168 = 48 + 24/168 = 72/168
5. 72/168 simplified gives 3/7
6. So, 24/84 + 8/56 = 3/7

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