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Add 84/36 and 9/60

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 9/60

84/36 + 9/60 is 149/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/180 + 27/180 = 420 + 27/180 = 447/180
5. 447/180 simplified gives 149/60
6. So, 84/36 + 9/60 = 149/60
   In mixed form: 229/60

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