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Add 84/30 and 84/36

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

84/30 + 84/36 is 77/15.

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,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/180 + 420/180 = 504 + 420/180 = 924/180
5. 924/180 simplified gives 77/15
6. So, 84/30 + 84/36 = 77/15
   In mixed form: 52/15

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