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Add 6/84 and 28/9

1^st number: 6/84, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

6/84 + 28/9 is 401/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   28/9 = 28 × 28/9 × 28 = 784/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/252 + 784/252 = 18 + 784/252 = 802/252
5. 802/252 simplified gives 401/126
6. So, 6/84 + 28/9 = 401/126
   In mixed form: 323/126

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