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Add 32/24 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 14/84

32/24 + 14/84 is 3/2.

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,
   32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   14/84 = 14 × 2/84 × 2 = 28/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/168 + 28/168 = 224 + 28/168 = 252/168
5. 252/168 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 32/24 + 14/84 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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