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Add 24/84 and 90/48

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

24/84 + 90/48 is 121/56.

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,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/336 + 630/336 = 96 + 630/336 = 726/336
5. 726/336 simplified gives 121/56
6. So, 24/84 + 90/48 = 121/56
   In mixed form: 29/56

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