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Add 42/5 and 60/84

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 60/84

42/5 + 60/84 is 319/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   42/5 = 42 × 84/5 × 84 = 3528/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   60/84 = 60 × 5/84 × 5 = 300/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/420 + 300/420 = 3528 + 300/420 = 3828/420
5. 3828/420 simplified gives 319/35
6. So, 42/5 + 60/84 = 319/35
   In mixed form: 94/35

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