Add 36/84 and 14/10, Solve 36/84 + 1 4/10 as a fraction

Add 36/84 and 14/10

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

36/84 + 14/10 is 64/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 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 10 × 42 = 420,
14/10 = 14 × 42/10 × 42 = 588/420
Add the two like fractions:
180/420 + 588/420 = 180 + 588/420 = 768/420
768/420 simplified gives 64/35
So, 36/84 + 14/10 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35

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