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Add 84/35 and 28/60

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 28/60

84/35 + 28/60 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    84/35 = 84 × 12/35 × 12 = 1008/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/420 + 196/420 = 1008 + 196/420 = 1204/420
  5. 1204/420 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 84/35 + 28/60 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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