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Add 2/84 and 28/8

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

2/84 + 28/8 is 74/21.

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,
   2/84 = 2 × 2/84 × 2 = 4/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   28/8 = 28 × 21/8 × 21 = 588/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/168 + 588/168 = 4 + 588/168 = 592/168
5. 592/168 simplified gives 74/21
6. So, 2/84 + 28/8 = 74/21
   In mixed form: 311/21

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