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Add 35/28 and 84/36

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

35/28 + 84/36 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   35/28 = 35 × 9/28 × 9 = 315/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/252 + 588/252 = 315 + 588/252 = 903/252
5. 903/252 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 35/28 + 84/36 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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