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Add 6/84 and 8/5

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

6/84 + 8/5 is 117/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   8/5 = 8 × 84/5 × 84 = 672/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/420 + 672/420 = 30 + 672/420 = 702/420
5. 702/420 simplified gives 117/70
6. So, 6/84 + 8/5 = 117/70
   In mixed form: 147/70

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