Add 36/5 and 4/84, Solve 7 1/5 + 4/84 as a fraction

Add 36/5 and 4/84

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 4/84

36/5 + 4/84 is 761/105.

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,
4/84 = 4 × 5/84 × 5 = 20/420
Add the two like fractions:
3024/420 + 20/420 = 3024 + 20/420 = 3044/420
3044/420 simplified gives 761/105
So, 36/5 + 4/84 = 761/105
In mixed form: 726/105

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