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Add 84/36 and 15/80

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 15/80

84/36 + 15/80 is 121/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   84/36 = 84 × 20/36 × 20 = 1680/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/720 + 135/720 = 1680 + 135/720 = 1815/720
5. 1815/720 simplified gives 121/48
6. So, 84/36 + 15/80 = 121/48
   In mixed form: 225/48

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