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Add 84/30 and 42/35

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

84/30 + 42/35 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   42/35 = 42 × 6/35 × 6 = 252/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/210 + 252/210 = 588 + 252/210 = 840/210
5. 840/210 simplified gives 4/1
6. So, 84/30 + 42/35 = 4/1

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