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Add 84/35 and 28/20

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 1 8/20

84/35 + 28/20 is 19/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 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 20 × 7 = 140,
   28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/140 + 196/140 = 336 + 196/140 = 532/140
5. 532/140 simplified gives 19/5
6. So, 84/35 + 28/20 = 19/5
   In mixed form: 34/5

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