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Add 6/7 and 2/24

6/7 + 2/24 is 79/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
   6/7 = 6 × 24/7 × 24 = 144/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/168 + 14/168 = 144 + 14/168 = 158/168
5. 158/168 simplified gives 79/84
6. So, 6/7 + 2/24 = 79/84

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