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Add 45/84 and 24/10

1^st number: 45/84, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

45/84 + 24/10 is 411/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   24/10 = 24 × 42/10 × 42 = 1008/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/420 + 1008/420 = 225 + 1008/420 = 1233/420
5. 1233/420 simplified gives 411/140
6. So, 45/84 + 24/10 = 411/140
   In mixed form: 2131/140

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