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Add 90/8 and 35/84

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 35/84

90/8 + 35/84 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   90/8 = 90 × 21/8 × 21 = 1890/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/168 + 70/168 = 1890 + 70/168 = 1960/168
5. 1960/168 simplified gives 35/3
6. So, 90/8 + 35/84 = 35/3
   In mixed form: 112/3

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