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Add 25/2 and 9/84

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 9/84

25/2 + 9/84 is 353/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   25/2 = 25 × 42/2 × 42 = 1050/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   9/84 = 9 × 1/84 × 1 = 9/84
4. Add the two fractions:
   1050/84 + 9/84 = 1050 + 9/84 = 1059/84
5. 1059/84 simplified gives 353/28
6. So, 25/2 + 9/84 = 353/28
   In mixed form: 1217/28

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