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Add 4/84 and 10/35

4/84 + 10/35 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/420 + 120/420 = 20 + 120/420 = 140/420
  5. 140/420 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 4/84 + 10/35 = 1/3

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