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Add 56/5 and 36/84

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 36/84

56/5 + 36/84 is 407/35.

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,
    56/5 = 56 × 84/5 × 84 = 4704/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4704/420 + 180/420 = 4704 + 180/420 = 4884/420
  5. 4884/420 simplified gives 407/35
  6. So, 56/5 + 36/84 = 407/35
    In mixed form: 1122/35

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