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Add 36/84 and 9/35

36/84 + 9/35 is 24/35.

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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,
   9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/420 + 108/420 = 180 + 108/420 = 288/420
5. 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
6. So, 36/84 + 9/35 = 24/35

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