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Add 84/35 and 84/36

1^st number: 2 14/35, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

84/35 + 84/36 is 71/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   84/35 = 84 × 36/35 × 36 = 3024/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   84/36 = 84 × 35/36 × 35 = 2940/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1260 + 2940/1260 = 3024 + 2940/1260 = 5964/1260
5. 5964/1260 simplified gives 71/15
6. So, 84/35 + 84/36 = 71/15
   In mixed form: 411/15

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