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Add 35/10 and 12/84

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 12/84

35/10 + 12/84 is 51/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    35/10 = 35 × 42/10 × 42 = 1470/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/420 + 60/420 = 1470 + 60/420 = 1530/420
  5. 1530/420 simplified gives 51/14
  6. So, 35/10 + 12/84 = 51/14
    In mixed form: 39/14

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