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Add 84/25 and 84/36

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

84/25 + 84/36 is 427/75.

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,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/900 + 2100/900 = 3024 + 2100/900 = 5124/900
5. 5124/900 simplified gives 427/75
6. So, 84/25 + 84/36 = 427/75
   In mixed form: 552/75

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