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Add 84/2 and 45/36

1^st number: 42 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

84/2 + 45/36 is 173/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
   84/2 = 84 × 18/2 × 18 = 1512/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   45/36 = 45 × 1/36 × 1 = 45/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/36 + 45/36 = 1512 + 45/36 = 1557/36
5. 1557/36 simplified gives 173/4
6. So, 84/2 + 45/36 = 173/4
   In mixed form: 431/4

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