Add 45/35 and 10/84, Solve 1 10/35 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 45/35 and 10/84

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 10/84

45/35 + 10/84 is 59/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
10/84 = 10 × 5/84 × 5 = 50/420
Add the two like fractions:
540/420 + 50/420 = 540 + 50/420 = 590/420
590/420 simplified gives 59/42
So, 45/35 + 10/84 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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