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Add 84/32 and 15/36

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 15/36

84/32 + 15/36 is 73/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   84/32 = 84 × 9/32 × 9 = 756/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   15/36 = 15 × 8/36 × 8 = 120/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/288 + 120/288 = 756 + 120/288 = 876/288
5. 876/288 simplified gives 73/24
6. So, 84/32 + 15/36 = 73/24
   In mixed form: 31/24

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