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Add 10/4 and 84/35

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 2 14/35

10/4 + 84/35 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    10/4 = 10 × 35/4 × 35 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 336/140 = 350 + 336/140 = 686/140
  5. 686/140 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 10/4 + 84/35 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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