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Add 84/36 and 28/24

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

84/36 + 28/24 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   84/36 = 84 × 2/36 × 2 = 168/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   28/24 = 28 × 3/24 × 3 = 84/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/72 + 84/72 = 168 + 84/72 = 252/72
5. 252/72 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 84/36 + 28/24 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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