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Add 84/35 and 28/84

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 28/84

84/35 + 28/84 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 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 84 × 5 = 420,
   28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/420 + 140/420 = 1008 + 140/420 = 1148/420
5. 1148/420 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 84/35 + 28/84 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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