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Add 35/16 and 3/84

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 3/84

35/16 + 3/84 is 249/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/336 + 12/336 = 735 + 12/336 = 747/336
  5. 747/336 simplified gives 249/112
  6. So, 35/16 + 3/84 = 249/112
    In mixed form: 225/112

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