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Add 25/6 and 42/84

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 42/84

25/6 + 42/84 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   25/6 = 25 × 14/6 × 14 = 350/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/84 + 42/84 = 350 + 42/84 = 392/84
5. 392/84 simplified gives 14/3
6. So, 25/6 + 42/84 = 14/3
   In mixed form: 42/3

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