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Add 2/84 and 80/35

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

2/84 + 80/35 is 97/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
   80/35 = 80 × 12/35 × 12 = 960/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/420 + 960/420 = 10 + 960/420 = 970/420
5. 970/420 simplified gives 97/42
6. So, 2/84 + 80/35 = 97/42
   In mixed form: 213/42

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