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Add 84/36 and 27/25

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

84/36 + 27/25 is 256/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   27/25 = 27 × 36/25 × 36 = 972/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/900 + 972/900 = 2100 + 972/900 = 3072/900
5. 3072/900 simplified gives 256/75
6. So, 84/36 + 27/25 = 256/75
   In mixed form: 331/75

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