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Add 6/84 and 8/3

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

6/84 + 8/3 is 115/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 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 3 × 28 = 84,
   8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/84 + 224/84 = 6 + 224/84 = 230/84
5. 230/84 simplified gives 115/42
6. So, 6/84 + 8/3 = 115/42
   In mixed form: 231/42

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