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Add 6/28 and 84/24

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

6/28 + 84/24 is 26/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 36/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/168 + 588/168 = 36 + 588/168 = 624/168
5. 624/168 simplified gives 26/7
6. So, 6/28 + 84/24 = 26/7
   In mixed form: 35/7

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