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Add 18/84 and 54/35

1^st number: 18/84, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

18/84 + 54/35 is 123/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   18/84 = 18 × 5/84 × 5 = 90/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   54/35 = 54 × 12/35 × 12 = 648/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/420 + 648/420 = 90 + 648/420 = 738/420
5. 738/420 simplified gives 123/70
6. So, 18/84 + 54/35 = 123/70
   In mixed form: 153/70

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