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Add 35/6 and 24/84

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 24/84

35/6 + 24/84 is 257/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    35/6 = 35 × 14/6 × 14 = 490/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/84 + 24/84 = 490 + 24/84 = 514/84
  5. 514/84 simplified gives 257/42
  6. So, 35/6 + 24/84 = 257/42
    In mixed form: 65/42

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