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Add 72/6 and 36/84

1^st number: 12 0/6, 2^nd number: 36/84

72/6 + 36/84 is 87/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   72/6 = 72 × 14/6 × 14 = 1008/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/84 + 36/84 = 1008 + 36/84 = 1044/84
5. 1044/84 simplified gives 87/7
6. So, 72/6 + 36/84 = 87/7
   In mixed form: 123/7

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