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Add 8/84 and 14/42

8/84 + 14/42 is 3/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/84 + 28/84 = 8 + 28/84 = 36/84
5. 36/84 simplified gives 3/7
6. So, 8/84 + 14/42 = 3/7

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