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Add 35/2 and 42/84

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 42/84

35/2 + 42/84 is 18/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   35/2 = 35 × 42/2 × 42 = 1470/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/84 + 42/84 = 1470 + 42/84 = 1512/84
5. 1512/84 simplified gives 18/1
6. So, 35/2 + 42/84 = 18/1

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