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Add 84/24 and 90/36

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

84/24 + 90/36 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   84/24 = 84 × 3/24 × 3 = 252/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   90/36 = 90 × 2/36 × 2 = 180/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/72 + 180/72 = 252 + 180/72 = 432/72
5. 432/72 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 84/24 + 90/36 = 6/1

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