Add 36/84 and 1/5
36/84 + 1/5 is 22/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
1/5 = 1 × 84/5 × 84 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 84/420 = 180 + 84/420 = 264/420 - 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 36/84 + 1/5 = 22/35
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