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Add 84/2 and 54/84

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 54/84

84/2 + 54/84 is 597/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   84/2 = 84 × 42/2 × 42 = 3528/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/84 + 54/84 = 3528 + 54/84 = 3582/84
5. 3582/84 simplified gives 597/14
6. So, 84/2 + 54/84 = 597/14
   In mixed form: 429/14

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