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Add 84/45 and 28/36

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 28/36

84/45 + 28/36 is 119/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/180 + 140/180 = 336 + 140/180 = 476/180
5. 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
6. So, 84/45 + 28/36 = 119/45
   In mixed form: 229/45

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