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Add 84/36 and 5/81

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 5/81

84/36 + 5/81 is 194/81.

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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,
   5/81 = 5 × 4/81 × 4 = 20/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/324 + 20/324 = 756 + 20/324 = 776/324
5. 776/324 simplified gives 194/81
6. So, 84/36 + 5/81 = 194/81
   In mixed form: 232/81

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