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Add 84/30 and 36/84

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 36/84

84/30 + 36/84 is 113/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   84/30 = 84 × 14/30 × 14 = 1176/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/420 + 180/420 = 1176 + 180/420 = 1356/420
5. 1356/420 simplified gives 113/35
6. So, 84/30 + 36/84 = 113/35
   In mixed form: 38/35

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