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Add 84/35 and 54/16

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

84/35 + 54/16 is 231/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   84/35 = 84 × 16/35 × 16 = 1344/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   54/16 = 54 × 35/16 × 35 = 1890/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/560 + 1890/560 = 1344 + 1890/560 = 3234/560
5. 3234/560 simplified gives 231/40
6. So, 84/35 + 54/16 = 231/40
   In mixed form: 531/40

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