Add 18/36 and 84/5
1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 16 4/5
18/36 + 84/5 is 173/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 3024/180 = 90 + 3024/180 = 3114/180 - 3114/180 simplified gives 173/10
- So, 18/36 + 84/5 = 173/10
In mixed form: 173/10
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