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Add 84/25 and 42/6

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

84/25 + 42/6 is 259/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   84/25 = 84 × 6/25 × 6 = 504/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/150 + 1050/150 = 504 + 1050/150 = 1554/150
5. 1554/150 simplified gives 259/25
6. So, 84/25 + 42/6 = 259/25
   In mixed form: 109/25

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