When adding (or subtracting) mix fractions, it would be simpler to split the whole numbers and proper fractions. Solve the whole numbers and fractions separately. Then combine the two for the final result. Say
865+532−17157=8+65+5+32−{17+157}={8+5−17}+{65+32−157}=−4+{3025+3020−3014} ∵ the Lowest Common Multiple is 30=−4+3031=−5+1301=−4+1+301=−3+301=−2+{−1+301}=−23029 Note how we borrowed −1 from −3 to add 3029
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