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Add 18/84 and 40/96

18/84 + 40/96 is 53/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/672 + 280/672 = 144 + 280/672 = 424/672
5. 424/672 simplified gives 53/84
6. So, 18/84 + 40/96 = 53/84

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