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Add 3/84 and 45/24

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

3/84 + 45/24 is 107/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/168 + 315/168 = 6 + 315/168 = 321/168
5. 321/168 simplified gives 107/56
6. So, 3/84 + 45/24 = 107/56
   In mixed form: 151/56

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