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Add 84/35 and 84/16

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

84/35 + 84/16 is 153/20.

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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,
   84/16 = 84 × 35/16 × 35 = 2940/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/560 + 2940/560 = 1344 + 2940/560 = 4284/560
5. 4284/560 simplified gives 153/20
6. So, 84/35 + 84/16 = 153/20
   In mixed form: 713/20

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