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Add 80/24 and 42/84

1^st number: 3 8/24, 2^nd number: 42/84

80/24 + 42/84 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   80/24 = 80 × 7/24 × 7 = 560/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   42/84 = 42 × 2/84 × 2 = 84/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/168 + 84/168 = 560 + 84/168 = 644/168
5. 644/168 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 80/24 + 42/84 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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