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Add 84/35 and 28/36

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 28/36

84/35 + 28/36 is 143/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   84/35 = 84 × 36/35 × 36 = 3024/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   28/36 = 28 × 35/36 × 35 = 980/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1260 + 980/1260 = 3024 + 980/1260 = 4004/1260
5. 4004/1260 simplified gives 143/45
6. So, 84/35 + 28/36 = 143/45
   In mixed form: 38/45

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