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Add 6/84 and 42/24

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

6/84 + 42/24 is 51/28.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/168 + 294/168 = 12 + 294/168 = 306/168
5. 306/168 simplified gives 51/28
6. So, 6/84 + 42/24 = 51/28
   In mixed form: 123/28

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