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Add 3/42 and 84/81

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/81

3/42 + 84/81 is 419/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   3/42 = 3 × 27/42 × 27 = 81/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   84/81 = 84 × 14/81 × 14 = 1176/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/1134 + 1176/1134 = 81 + 1176/1134 = 1257/1134
5. 1257/1134 simplified gives 419/378
6. So, 3/42 + 84/81 = 419/378
   In mixed form: 141/378

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