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Add 2/5 and 84/7

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 12 0/7

2/5 + 84/7 is 62/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   84/7 = 84 × 5/7 × 5 = 420/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/35 + 420/35 = 14 + 420/35 = 434/35
5. 434/35 simplified gives 62/5
6. So, 2/5 + 84/7 = 62/5
   In mixed form: 122/5

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