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Add 84/8 and 18/35

1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 18/35

84/8 + 18/35 is 771/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    18/35 = 18 × 8/35 × 8 = 144/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/280 + 144/280 = 2940 + 144/280 = 3084/280
  5. 3084/280 simplified gives 771/70
  6. So, 84/8 + 18/35 = 771/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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