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Add 84/35 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 20/24

84/35 + 20/24 is 97/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   84/35 = 84 × 24/35 × 24 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/840 + 700/840 = 2016 + 700/840 = 2716/840
5. 2716/840 simplified gives 97/30
6. So, 84/35 + 20/24 = 97/30
   In mixed form: 37/30

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