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Add 15/84 and 36/8

1^st number: 15/84, 2^nd number: 4 4/8

15/84 + 36/8 is 131/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/168 + 756/168 = 30 + 756/168 = 786/168
5. 786/168 simplified gives 131/28
6. So, 15/84 + 36/8 = 131/28
   In mixed form: 419/28

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