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Add 56/84 and 81/24

1^st number: 56/84, 2^nd number: 3 9/24

56/84 + 81/24 is 97/24.

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,
   56/84 = 56 × 2/84 × 2 = 112/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   112/168 + 567/168 = 112 + 567/168 = 679/168
5. 679/168 simplified gives 97/24
6. So, 56/84 + 81/24 = 97/24
   In mixed form: 41/24

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