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Add 60/84 and 24/50

60/84 + 24/50 is 209/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   24/50 = 24 × 42/50 × 42 = 1008/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/2100 + 1008/2100 = 1500 + 1008/2100 = 2508/2100
5. 2508/2100 simplified gives 209/175
6. So, 60/84 + 24/50 = 209/175
   In mixed form: 134/175

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