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Add 72/3 and 72/84

1^st number: 24 0/3, 2^nd number: 72/84

72/3 + 72/84 is 174/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   72/3 = 72 × 28/3 × 28 = 2016/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   72/84 = 72 × 1/84 × 1 = 72/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/84 + 72/84 = 2016 + 72/84 = 2088/84
5. 2088/84 simplified gives 174/7
6. So, 72/3 + 72/84 = 174/7
   In mixed form: 246/7

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