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Add 84/42 and 84/9

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

84/42 + 84/9 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   84/42 = 84 × 3/42 × 3 = 252/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   84/9 = 84 × 14/9 × 14 = 1176/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/126 + 1176/126 = 252 + 1176/126 = 1428/126
5. 1428/126 simplified gives 34/3
6. So, 84/42 + 84/9 = 34/3
   In mixed form: 111/3

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