Add 36/8 and 6/84, Solve 4 4/8 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 36/8 and 6/84

1^st number: 4 4/8, 2^nd number: 6/84

36/8 + 6/84 is 32/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
36/8 = 36 × 21/8 × 21 = 756/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168
Add the two like fractions:
756/168 + 12/168 = 756 + 12/168 = 768/168
768/168 simplified gives 32/7
So, 36/8 + 6/84 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7

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