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Add 35/30 and 5/84

1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/84

35/30 + 5/84 is 103/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    35/30 = 35 × 14/30 × 14 = 490/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/420 + 25/420 = 490 + 25/420 = 515/420
  5. 515/420 simplified gives 103/84
  6. So, 35/30 + 5/84 = 103/84
    In mixed form: 119/84

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