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Add 36/84 and 25/24

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

36/84 + 25/24 is 247/168.

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,
   36/84 = 36 × 2/84 × 2 = 72/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/168 + 175/168 = 72 + 175/168 = 247/168
5. So, 36/84 + 25/24 = 247/168
   In mixed form: 179/168

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