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Add 84/25 and 36/60

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 36/60

84/25 + 36/60 is 99/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   36/60 = 36 × 5/60 × 5 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/300 + 180/300 = 1008 + 180/300 = 1188/300
5. 1188/300 simplified gives 99/25
6. So, 84/25 + 36/60 = 99/25
   In mixed form: 324/25

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