Add 84/2 and 14/35, Solve 42 0/2 + 14/35 as a fraction

Add 84/2 and 14/35

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 14/35

84/2 + 14/35 is 212/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
84/2 = 84 × 35/2 × 35 = 2940/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
14/35 = 14 × 2/35 × 2 = 28/70
Add the two like fractions:
2940/70 + 28/70 = 2940 + 28/70 = 2968/70
2968/70 simplified gives 212/5
So, 84/2 + 14/35 = 212/5
In mixed form: 422/5

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