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Add 6/42 and 84/30

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

6/42 + 84/30 is 103/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   6/42 = 6 × 5/42 × 5 = 30/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/210 + 588/210 = 30 + 588/210 = 618/210
5. 618/210 simplified gives 103/35
6. So, 6/42 + 84/30 = 103/35
   In mixed form: 233/35

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