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Add 80/27 and 42/84

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 42/84

80/27 + 42/84 is 187/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   80/27 = 80 × 28/27 × 28 = 2240/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   42/84 = 42 × 9/84 × 9 = 378/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/756 + 378/756 = 2240 + 378/756 = 2618/756
5. 2618/756 simplified gives 187/54
6. So, 80/27 + 42/84 = 187/54
   In mixed form: 325/54

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