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Add 84/2 and 81/84

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 81/84

84/2 + 81/84 is 1203/28.

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,
   81/84 = 81 × 1/84 × 1 = 81/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/84 + 81/84 = 3528 + 81/84 = 3609/84
5. 3609/84 simplified gives 1203/28
6. So, 84/2 + 81/84 = 1203/28
   In mixed form: 4227/28

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