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Add 84/24 and 90/30

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

84/24 + 90/30 is 13/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/120 + 360/120 = 420 + 360/120 = 780/120
5. 780/120 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 84/24 + 90/30 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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