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Add 8/24 and 7/84

8/24 + 7/84 is 5/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   7/84 = 7 × 2/84 × 2 = 14/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/168 + 14/168 = 56 + 14/168 = 70/168
5. 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 8/24 + 7/84 = 5/12

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