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Add 25/24 and 49/84

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 49/84

25/24 + 49/84 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   49/84 = 49 × 2/84 × 2 = 98/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/168 + 98/168 = 175 + 98/168 = 273/168
5. 273/168 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 25/24 + 49/84 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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