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Add 84/15 and 45/24

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

84/15 + 45/24 is 299/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   84/15 = 84 × 8/15 × 8 = 672/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/120 + 225/120 = 672 + 225/120 = 897/120
5. 897/120 simplified gives 299/40
6. So, 84/15 + 45/24 = 299/40
   In mixed form: 719/40

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