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Add 2/84 and 8/3

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

2/84 + 8/3 is 113/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/84 + 224/84 = 2 + 224/84 = 226/84
5. 226/84 simplified gives 113/42
6. So, 2/84 + 8/3 = 113/42
   In mixed form: 229/42

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