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Add 36/84 and 54/35

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

36/84 + 54/35 is 69/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   54/35 = 54 × 12/35 × 12 = 648/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 648/420 = 180 + 648/420 = 828/420
5. 828/420 simplified gives 69/35
6. So, 36/84 + 54/35 = 69/35
   In mixed form: 134/35

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