Add 35/2 and 3/84, Solve 17 1/2 + 3/84 as a fraction

Add 35/2 and 3/84

1^st number: 17 1/2, 2^nd number: 3/84

35/2 + 3/84 is 491/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
35/2 = 35 × 42/2 × 42 = 1470/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
3/84 = 3 × 1/84 × 1 = 3/84
Add the two like fractions:
1470/84 + 3/84 = 1470 + 3/84 = 1473/84
1473/84 simplified gives 491/28
So, 35/2 + 3/84 = 491/28
In mixed form: 1715/28

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