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Add 84/24 and 1/4

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 1/4

84/24 + 1/4 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 4 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   84/24 = 84 × 1/24 × 1 = 84/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   1/4 = 1 × 6/4 × 6 = 6/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/24 + 6/24 = 84 + 6/24 = 90/24
5. 90/24 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 84/24 + 1/4 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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