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Add 36/84 and 90/25

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 3 15/25

36/84 + 90/25 is 141/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   90/25 = 90 × 84/25 × 84 = 7560/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/2100 + 7560/2100 = 900 + 7560/2100 = 8460/2100
5. 8460/2100 simplified gives 141/35
6. So, 36/84 + 90/25 = 141/35
   In mixed form: 41/35

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