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Add 84/20 and 36/24

1^st number: 4 4/20, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

84/20 + 36/24 is 57/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   84/20 = 84 × 6/20 × 6 = 504/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/120 + 180/120 = 504 + 180/120 = 684/120
5. 684/120 simplified gives 57/10
6. So, 84/20 + 36/24 = 57/10
   In mixed form: 57/10

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