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Add 56/84 and 18/72

56/84 + 18/72 is 11/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   56/84 = 56 × 6/84 × 6 = 336/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/504 + 126/504 = 336 + 126/504 = 462/504
5. 462/504 simplified gives 11/12
6. So, 56/84 + 18/72 = 11/12

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