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Add 42/84 and 35/4

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 8 3/4

42/84 + 35/4 is 37/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/84 + 735/84 = 42 + 735/84 = 777/84
5. 777/84 simplified gives 37/4
6. So, 42/84 + 35/4 = 37/4
   In mixed form: 91/4

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