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Add 36/84 and 56/60

36/84 + 56/60 is 143/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 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 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 392/420 = 180 + 392/420 = 572/420
5. 572/420 simplified gives 143/105
6. So, 36/84 + 56/60 = 143/105
   In mixed form: 138/105

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