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Add 35/18 and 72/84

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 72/84

35/18 + 72/84 is 353/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   35/18 = 35 × 14/18 × 14 = 490/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   72/84 = 72 × 3/84 × 3 = 216/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/252 + 216/252 = 490 + 216/252 = 706/252
5. 706/252 simplified gives 353/126
6. So, 35/18 + 72/84 = 353/126
   In mixed form: 2101/126

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