Add 10/6 and 36/84, Solve 1 4/6 + 36/84 as a fraction

Add 10/6 and 36/84

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 36/84

10/6 + 36/84 is 44/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84
Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 36/84 = 140 + 36/84 = 176/84
176/84 simplified gives 44/21
So, 10/6 + 36/84 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21

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