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Add 5/84 and 4/8

5/84 + 4/8 is 47/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   4/8 = 4 × 21/8 × 21 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/168 + 84/168 = 10 + 84/168 = 94/168
5. 94/168 simplified gives 47/84
6. So, 5/84 + 4/8 = 47/84

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