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Add 35/84 and 24/56

35/84 + 24/56 is 71/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   24/56 = 24 × 3/56 × 3 = 72/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/168 + 72/168 = 70 + 72/168 = 142/168
5. 142/168 simplified gives 71/84
6. So, 35/84 + 24/56 = 71/84

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