Add 36/5 and 16/84, Solve 7 1/5 + 16/84 as a fraction

Add 36/5 and 16/84

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 16/84

36/5 + 16/84 is 776/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
36/5 = 36 × 84/5 × 84 = 3024/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
16/84 = 16 × 5/84 × 5 = 80/420
Add the two like fractions:
3024/420 + 80/420 = 3024 + 80/420 = 3104/420
3104/420 simplified gives 776/105
So, 36/5 + 16/84 = 776/105
In mixed form: 741/105

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