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Add 36/5 and 28/84

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 28/84

36/5 + 28/84 is 113/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    36/5 = 36 × 84/5 × 84 = 3024/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/420 + 140/420 = 3024 + 140/420 = 3164/420
  5. 3164/420 simplified gives 113/15
  6. So, 36/5 + 28/84 = 113/15
    In mixed form: 78/15

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