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Add 84/5 and 56/18

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

84/5 + 56/18 is 896/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   84/5 = 84 × 18/5 × 18 = 1512/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/90 + 280/90 = 1512 + 280/90 = 1792/90
5. 1792/90 simplified gives 896/45
6. So, 84/5 + 56/18 = 896/45
   In mixed form: 1941/45

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