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Add 84/35 and 28/72

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 28/72

84/35 + 28/72 is 251/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
   84/35 = 84 × 72/35 × 72 = 6048/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
   28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6048/2520 + 980/2520 = 6048 + 980/2520 = 7028/2520
5. 7028/2520 simplified gives 251/90
6. So, 84/35 + 28/72 = 251/90
   In mixed form: 271/90

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