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Add 84/36 and 2/81

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 2/81

84/36 + 2/81 is 191/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   84/36 = 84 × 9/36 × 9 = 756/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/324 + 8/324 = 756 + 8/324 = 764/324
5. 764/324 simplified gives 191/81
6. So, 84/36 + 2/81 = 191/81
   In mixed form: 229/81

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