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Add 36/60 and 84/4

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 21 0/4

36/60 + 84/4 is 108/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   84/4 = 84 × 15/4 × 15 = 1260/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/60 + 1260/60 = 36 + 1260/60 = 1296/60
5. 1296/60 simplified gives 108/5
6. So, 36/60 + 84/4 = 108/5
   In mixed form: 213/5

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