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Add 36/15 and 54/84

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 54/84

36/15 + 54/84 is 213/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   36/15 = 36 × 28/15 × 28 = 1008/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   54/84 = 54 × 5/84 × 5 = 270/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/420 + 270/420 = 1008 + 270/420 = 1278/420
5. 1278/420 simplified gives 213/70
6. So, 36/15 + 54/84 = 213/70
   In mixed form: 33/70

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