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Add 35/14 and 84/16

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 5 4/16

35/14 + 84/16 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    35/14 = 35 × 8/14 × 8 = 280/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    84/16 = 84 × 7/16 × 7 = 588/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/112 + 588/112 = 280 + 588/112 = 868/112
  5. 868/112 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 35/14 + 84/16 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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