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Add 36/45 and 84/24

1^st number: 36/45, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

36/45 + 84/24 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/360 + 1260/360 = 288 + 1260/360 = 1548/360
5. 1548/360 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 36/45 + 84/24 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

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