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Add 84/36 and 3/54

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 3/54

84/36 + 3/54 is 43/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   84/36 = 84 × 3/36 × 3 = 252/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   3/54 = 3 × 2/54 × 2 = 6/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/108 + 6/108 = 252 + 6/108 = 258/108
5. 258/108 simplified gives 43/18
6. So, 84/36 + 3/54 = 43/18
   In mixed form: 27/18

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