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Add 10/84 and 42/8

1st number: 10/84, 2nd number: 5 2/8

10/84 + 42/8 is 451/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    42/8 = 42 × 21/8 × 21 = 882/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/168 + 882/168 = 20 + 882/168 = 902/168
  5. 902/168 simplified gives 451/84
  6. So, 10/84 + 42/8 = 451/84
    In mixed form: 531/84

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