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Add 20/15 and 84/35

1^st number: 1 5/15, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

20/15 + 84/35 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   20/15 = 20 × 7/15 × 7 = 140/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   84/35 = 84 × 3/35 × 3 = 252/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/105 + 252/105 = 140 + 252/105 = 392/105
5. 392/105 simplified gives 56/15
6. So, 20/15 + 84/35 = 56/15
   In mixed form: 311/15

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