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Add 84/30 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 20/24

84/30 + 20/24 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   84/30 = 84 × 4/30 × 4 = 336/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/120 + 100/120 = 336 + 100/120 = 436/120
5. 436/120 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 84/30 + 20/24 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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