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Add 24/72 and 18/84

24/72 + 18/84 is 23/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    24/72 = 24 × 7/72 × 7 = 168/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    18/84 = 18 × 6/84 × 6 = 108/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/504 + 108/504 = 168 + 108/504 = 276/504
  5. 276/504 simplified gives 23/42
  6. So, 24/72 + 18/84 = 23/42

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