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Add 5/84 and 20/6

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

5/84 + 20/6 is 95/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/84 + 280/84 = 5 + 280/84 = 285/84
5. 285/84 simplified gives 95/28
6. So, 5/84 + 20/6 = 95/28
   In mixed form: 311/28

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