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Add 35/84 and 75/5

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 15 0/5

35/84 + 75/5 is 185/12.

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,
   75/5 = 75 × 84/5 × 84 = 6300/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/420 + 6300/420 = 175 + 6300/420 = 6475/420
5. 6475/420 simplified gives 185/12
6. So, 35/84 + 75/5 = 185/12
   In mixed form: 155/12

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