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Add 84/25 and 80/36

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 8/36

84/25 + 80/36 is 1256/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   84/25 = 84 × 36/25 × 36 = 3024/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   80/36 = 80 × 25/36 × 25 = 2000/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/900 + 2000/900 = 3024 + 2000/900 = 5024/900
5. 5024/900 simplified gives 1256/225
6. So, 84/25 + 80/36 = 1256/225
   In mixed form: 5131/225

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