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Add 84/35 and 45/8

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

84/35 + 45/8 is 321/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/280 + 1575/280 = 672 + 1575/280 = 2247/280
5. 2247/280 simplified gives 321/40
6. So, 84/35 + 45/8 = 321/40
   In mixed form: 81/40

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