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Add 35/24 and 72/84

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 72/84

35/24 + 72/84 is 389/168.

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,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/168 + 144/168 = 245 + 144/168 = 389/168
5. So, 35/24 + 72/84 = 389/168
   In mixed form: 253/168

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