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Add 36/20 and 84/28

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/28

36/20 + 84/28 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   36/20 = 36 × 7/20 × 7 = 252/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   84/28 = 84 × 5/28 × 5 = 420/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/140 + 420/140 = 252 + 420/140 = 672/140
5. 672/140 simplified gives 24/5
6. So, 36/20 + 84/28 = 24/5
   In mixed form: 44/5

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