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Add 84/21 and 84/30

1^st number: 4 0/21, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

84/21 + 84/30 is 34/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   84/21 = 84 × 10/21 × 10 = 840/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/210 + 588/210 = 840 + 588/210 = 1428/210
5. 1428/210 simplified gives 34/5
6. So, 84/21 + 84/30 = 34/5
   In mixed form: 64/5

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