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Add 84/42 and 21/24

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 21/24

84/42 + 21/24 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   84/42 = 84 × 4/42 × 4 = 336/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/168 + 147/168 = 336 + 147/168 = 483/168
5. 483/168 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 84/42 + 21/24 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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