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Add 8/84 and 28/9

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 3 1/9

8/84 + 28/9 is 202/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   8/84 = 8 × 3/84 × 3 = 24/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   28/9 = 28 × 28/9 × 28 = 784/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/252 + 784/252 = 24 + 784/252 = 808/252
5. 808/252 simplified gives 202/63
6. So, 8/84 + 28/9 = 202/63
   In mixed form: 313/63

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