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Add 8/84 and 35/30

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

8/84 + 35/30 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/420 + 490/420 = 40 + 490/420 = 530/420
5. 530/420 simplified gives 53/42
6. So, 8/84 + 35/30 = 53/42
   In mixed form: 111/42

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