Add 36/2 and 7/84, Solve 18 0/2 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 36/2 and 7/84

1^st number: 18 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/84

36/2 + 7/84 is 217/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
36/2 = 36 × 42/2 × 42 = 1512/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
Add the two like fractions:
1512/84 + 7/84 = 1512 + 7/84 = 1519/84
1519/84 simplified gives 217/12
So, 36/2 + 7/84 = 217/12
In mixed form: 181/12

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