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Add 6/84 and 3/7

6/84 + 3/7 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   3/7 = 3 × 12/7 × 12 = 36/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/84 + 36/84 = 6 + 36/84 = 42/84
5. 42/84 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 6/84 + 3/7 = 1/2

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