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Add 72/84 and 18/72

72/84 + 18/72 is 31/28.

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,
   72/84 = 72 × 6/84 × 6 = 432/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/504 + 126/504 = 432 + 126/504 = 558/504
5. 558/504 simplified gives 31/28
6. So, 72/84 + 18/72 = 31/28
   In mixed form: 13/28

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