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Add 36/72 and 5/84

36/72 + 5/84 is 47/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   36/72 = 36 × 7/72 × 7 = 252/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   5/84 = 5 × 6/84 × 6 = 30/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/504 + 30/504 = 252 + 30/504 = 282/504
5. 282/504 simplified gives 47/84
6. So, 36/72 + 5/84 = 47/84

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