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Add 35/15 and 6/84

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 6/84

35/15 + 6/84 is 101/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    35/15 = 35 × 28/15 × 28 = 980/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/420 + 30/420 = 980 + 30/420 = 1010/420
  5. 1010/420 simplified gives 101/42
  6. So, 35/15 + 6/84 = 101/42
    In mixed form: 217/42

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