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Add 84/9 and 12/35

1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 12/35

84/9 + 12/35 is 1016/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    84/9 = 84 × 35/9 × 35 = 2940/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/315 + 108/315 = 2940 + 108/315 = 3048/315
  5. 3048/315 simplified gives 1016/105
  6. So, 84/9 + 12/35 = 1016/105
    In mixed form: 971/105

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