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Add 2/84 and 84/3

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 28 0/3

2/84 + 84/3 is 1177/42.

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,
    84/3 = 84 × 28/3 × 28 = 2352/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/84 + 2352/84 = 2 + 2352/84 = 2354/84
  5. 2354/84 simplified gives 1177/42
  6. So, 2/84 + 84/3 = 1177/42
    In mixed form: 281/42

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