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Add 36/84 and 6/10

36/84 + 6/10 is 36/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 10 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 10 × 42 = 420,
   6/10 = 6 × 42/10 × 42 = 252/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 252/420 = 180 + 252/420 = 432/420
5. 432/420 simplified gives 36/35
6. So, 36/84 + 6/10 = 36/35
   In mixed form: 11/35

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