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Add 2/84 and 21/18

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

2/84 + 21/18 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   21/18 = 21 × 14/18 × 14 = 294/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/252 + 294/252 = 6 + 294/252 = 300/252
5. 300/252 simplified gives 25/21
6. So, 2/84 + 21/18 = 25/21
   In mixed form: 14/21

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