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Add 18/84 and 75/24

1^st number: 18/84, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

18/84 + 75/24 is 187/56.

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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,
   75/24 = 75 × 7/24 × 7 = 525/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/168 + 525/168 = 36 + 525/168 = 561/168
5. 561/168 simplified gives 187/56
6. So, 18/84 + 75/24 = 187/56
   In mixed form: 319/56

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