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Add 3/84 and 84/3

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

3/84 + 84/3 is 785/28.

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,
   3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   84/3 = 84 × 28/3 × 28 = 2352/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3/84 + 2352/84 = 3 + 2352/84 = 2355/84
5. 2355/84 simplified gives 785/28
6. So, 3/84 + 84/3 = 785/28
   In mixed form: 281/28

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