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Add 42/84 and 42/30

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

42/84 + 42/30 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   42/84 = 42 × 5/84 × 5 = 210/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/420 + 588/420 = 210 + 588/420 = 798/420
5. 798/420 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 42/84 + 42/30 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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