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Add 8/36 and 28/84

8/36 + 28/84 is 5/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   28/84 = 28 × 3/84 × 3 = 84/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/252 + 84/252 = 56 + 84/252 = 140/252
5. 140/252 simplified gives 5/9
6. So, 8/36 + 28/84 = 5/9

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