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Add 36/15 and 48/84

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 48/84

36/15 + 48/84 is 104/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    36/15 = 36 × 28/15 × 28 = 1008/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/420 + 240/420 = 1008 + 240/420 = 1248/420
  5. 1248/420 simplified gives 104/35
  6. So, 36/15 + 48/84 = 104/35
    In mixed form: 234/35

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