Add 36/15 and 40/84, Solve 2 6/15 + 40/84 as a fraction

Add 36/15 and 40/84

1^st number: 2 6/15, 2^nd number: 40/84

36/15 + 40/84 is 302/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
36/15 = 36 × 28/15 × 28 = 1008/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
40/84 = 40 × 5/84 × 5 = 200/420
Add the two like fractions:
1008/420 + 200/420 = 1008 + 200/420 = 1208/420
1208/420 simplified gives 302/105
So, 36/15 + 40/84 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105

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