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Add 72/2 and 42/84

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/84

72/2 + 42/84 is 73/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   72/2 = 72 × 42/2 × 42 = 3024/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/84 + 42/84 = 3024 + 42/84 = 3066/84
5. 3066/84 simplified gives 73/2
6. So, 72/2 + 42/84 = 73/2
   In mixed form: 361/2

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