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Add 35/20 and 84/35

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

35/20 + 84/35 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/140 + 336/140 = 245 + 336/140 = 581/140
5. 581/140 simplified gives 83/20
6. So, 35/20 + 84/35 = 83/20
   In mixed form: 43/20

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