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Add 84/64 and 5/36

1^st number: 1 20/64, 2^nd number: 5/36

84/64 + 5/36 is 209/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 36 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   84/64 = 84 × 9/64 × 9 = 756/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 16 = 576,
   5/36 = 5 × 16/36 × 16 = 80/576
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/576 + 80/576 = 756 + 80/576 = 836/576
5. 836/576 simplified gives 209/144
6. So, 84/64 + 5/36 = 209/144
   In mixed form: 165/144

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