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Add 84/18 and 50/24

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

84/18 + 50/24 is 27/4.

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,
   50/24 = 50 × 3/24 × 3 = 150/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/72 + 150/72 = 336 + 150/72 = 486/72
5. 486/72 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 84/18 + 50/24 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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