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Add 10/84 and 2/5

10/84 + 2/5 is 109/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   2/5 = 2 × 84/5 × 84 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/420 + 168/420 = 50 + 168/420 = 218/420
5. 218/420 simplified gives 109/210
6. So, 10/84 + 2/5 = 109/210

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