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Add 84/35 and 36/6

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 6 0/6

84/35 + 36/6 is 42/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    84/35 = 84 × 6/35 × 6 = 504/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    36/6 = 36 × 35/6 × 35 = 1260/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/210 + 1260/210 = 504 + 1260/210 = 1764/210
  5. 1764/210 simplified gives 42/5
  6. So, 84/35 + 36/6 = 42/5
    In mixed form: 82/5

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