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Add 24/84 and 96/45

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

24/84 + 96/45 is 254/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   24/84 = 24 × 15/84 × 15 = 360/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/1260 + 2688/1260 = 360 + 2688/1260 = 3048/1260
5. 3048/1260 simplified gives 254/105
6. So, 24/84 + 96/45 = 254/105
   In mixed form: 244/105

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