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Add 7/5 and 84/24

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

7/5 + 84/24 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
   7/5 = 7 × 24/5 × 24 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 420/120 = 168 + 420/120 = 588/120
5. 588/120 simplified gives 49/10
6. So, 7/5 + 84/24 = 49/10
   In mixed form: 49/10

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