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Add 84/18 and 49/24

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

84/18 + 49/24 is 161/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   84/18 = 84 × 4/18 × 4 = 336/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/72 + 147/72 = 336 + 147/72 = 483/72
5. 483/72 simplified gives 161/24
6. So, 84/18 + 49/24 = 161/24
   In mixed form: 617/24

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