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Add 84/42 and 9/25

1^st number: 2 0/42, 2^nd number: 9/25

84/42 + 9/25 is 59/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 25 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   84/42 = 84 × 25/42 × 25 = 2100/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   9/25 = 9 × 42/25 × 42 = 378/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1050 + 378/1050 = 2100 + 378/1050 = 2478/1050
5. 2478/1050 simplified gives 59/25
6. So, 84/42 + 9/25 = 59/25
   In mixed form: 29/25

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