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Add 45/84 and 24/35

45/84 + 24/35 is 171/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
   24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/420 + 288/420 = 225 + 288/420 = 513/420
5. 513/420 simplified gives 171/140
6. So, 45/84 + 24/35 = 171/140
   In mixed form: 131/140

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