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Add 84/35 and 16/28

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 16/28

84/35 + 16/28 is 104/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    84/35 = 84 × 4/35 × 4 = 336/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    16/28 = 16 × 5/28 × 5 = 80/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/140 + 80/140 = 336 + 80/140 = 416/140
  5. 416/140 simplified gives 104/35
  6. So, 84/35 + 16/28 = 104/35
    In mixed form: 234/35

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