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Add 35/84 and 15/5

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

35/84 + 15/5 is 41/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   15/5 = 15 × 84/5 × 84 = 1260/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/420 + 1260/420 = 175 + 1260/420 = 1435/420
5. 1435/420 simplified gives 41/12
6. So, 35/84 + 15/5 = 41/12
   In mixed form: 35/12

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