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Add 84/42 and 42/80

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 42/80

84/42 + 42/80 is 101/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   84/42 = 84 × 40/42 × 40 = 3360/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   42/80 = 42 × 21/80 × 21 = 882/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1680 + 882/1680 = 3360 + 882/1680 = 4242/1680
5. 4242/1680 simplified gives 101/40
6. So, 84/42 + 42/80 = 101/40
   In mixed form: 221/40

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