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Add 24/84 and 9/54

24/84 + 9/54 is 19/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   24/84 = 24 × 9/84 × 9 = 216/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   9/54 = 9 × 14/54 × 14 = 126/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/756 + 126/756 = 216 + 126/756 = 342/756
5. 342/756 simplified gives 19/42
6. So, 24/84 + 9/54 = 19/42

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