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Add 84/25 and 56/84

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 56/84

84/25 + 56/84 is 302/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   84/25 = 84 × 84/25 × 84 = 7056/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7056/2100 + 1400/2100 = 7056 + 1400/2100 = 8456/2100
5. 8456/2100 simplified gives 302/75
6. So, 84/25 + 56/84 = 302/75
   In mixed form: 42/75

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