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Add 35/84 and 5/24

35/84 + 5/24 is 5/8.

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,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/168 + 35/168 = 70 + 35/168 = 105/168
5. 105/168 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 35/84 + 5/24 = 5/8

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