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Add 84/28 and 42/25

1^st number: 3 0/28, 2^nd number: 1 17/25

84/28 + 42/25 is 117/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/700 + 1176/700 = 2100 + 1176/700 = 3276/700
5. 3276/700 simplified gives 117/25
6. So, 84/28 + 42/25 = 117/25
   In mixed form: 417/25

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