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Add 42/84 and 84/35

1^st number: 42/84, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

42/84 + 84/35 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
   84/35 = 84 × 12/35 × 12 = 1008/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/420 + 1008/420 = 210 + 1008/420 = 1218/420
5. 1218/420 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 42/84 + 84/35 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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