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Add 4/84 and 21/9

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

4/84 + 21/9 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   21/9 = 21 × 28/9 × 28 = 588/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/252 + 588/252 = 12 + 588/252 = 600/252
5. 600/252 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 4/84 + 21/9 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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