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Add 18/3 and 5/84

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 5/84

18/3 + 5/84 is 509/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   18/3 = 18 × 28/3 × 28 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/84 + 5/84 = 504 + 5/84 = 509/84
5. So, 18/3 + 5/84 = 509/84
   In mixed form: 65/84

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