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Add 35/84 and 56/3

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 18 2/3

35/84 + 56/3 is 229/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   56/3 = 56 × 28/3 × 28 = 1568/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/84 + 1568/84 = 35 + 1568/84 = 1603/84
5. 1603/84 simplified gives 229/12
6. So, 35/84 + 56/3 = 229/12
   In mixed form: 191/12

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