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Add 2/84 and 2/5

2/84 + 2/5 is 89/210.

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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,
   2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   2/5 = 2 × 84/5 × 84 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/420 + 168/420 = 10 + 168/420 = 178/420
5. 178/420 simplified gives 89/210
6. So, 2/84 + 2/5 = 89/210

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