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Add 8/4 and 2/84

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 2/84

8/4 + 2/84 is 85/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   8/4 = 8 × 21/4 × 21 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/84 + 2/84 = 168 + 2/84 = 170/84
5. 170/84 simplified gives 85/42
6. So, 8/4 + 2/84 = 85/42
   In mixed form: 21/42

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