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Add 84/30 and 8/36

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 8/36

84/30 + 8/36 is 136/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   84/30 = 84 × 6/30 × 6 = 504/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/180 + 40/180 = 504 + 40/180 = 544/180
5. 544/180 simplified gives 136/45
6. So, 84/30 + 8/36 = 136/45
   In mixed form: 31/45

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