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Add 35/84 and 84/4

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 21 0/4

35/84 + 84/4 is 257/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 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 4 × 21 = 84,
   84/4 = 84 × 21/4 × 21 = 1764/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/84 + 1764/84 = 35 + 1764/84 = 1799/84
5. 1799/84 simplified gives 257/12
6. So, 35/84 + 84/4 = 257/12
   In mixed form: 215/12

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