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Add 1/35 and 84/28

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 3 0/28

1/35 + 84/28 is 106/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/140 + 420/140 = 4 + 420/140 = 424/140
  5. 424/140 simplified gives 106/35
  6. So, 1/35 + 84/28 = 106/35
    In mixed form: 31/35

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