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Add 72/4 and 5/84

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 5/84

72/4 + 5/84 is 1517/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   72/4 = 72 × 21/4 × 21 = 1512/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/84 + 5/84 = 1512 + 5/84 = 1517/84
5. So, 72/4 + 5/84 = 1517/84
   In mixed form: 185/84

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