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Add 18/84 and 15/24

18/84 + 15/24 is 47/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   18/84 = 18 × 2/84 × 2 = 36/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/168 + 105/168 = 36 + 105/168 = 141/168
5. 141/168 simplified gives 47/56
6. So, 18/84 + 15/24 = 47/56

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