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Add 84/36 and 2/60

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 2/60

84/36 + 2/60 is 71/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/180 + 6/180 = 420 + 6/180 = 426/180
5. 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
6. So, 84/36 + 2/60 = 71/30
   In mixed form: 211/30

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