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Add 18/56 and 6/84

18/56 + 6/84 is 11/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   18/56 = 18 × 3/56 × 3 = 54/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/168 + 12/168 = 54 + 12/168 = 66/168
5. 66/168 simplified gives 11/28
6. So, 18/56 + 6/84 = 11/28

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