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Add 35/84 and 36/48

35/84 + 36/48 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   35/84 = 35 × 4/84 × 4 = 140/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   36/48 = 36 × 7/48 × 7 = 252/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/336 + 252/336 = 140 + 252/336 = 392/336
5. 392/336 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 35/84 + 36/48 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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