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Add 42/2 and 5/84

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/84

42/2 + 5/84 is 1769/84.

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,
   42/2 = 42 × 42/2 × 42 = 1764/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/84 + 5/84 = 1764 + 5/84 = 1769/84
5. So, 42/2 + 5/84 = 1769/84
   In mixed form: 215/84

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