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Add 6/5 and 84/36

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2 12/36

6/5 + 84/36 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    6/5 = 6 × 36/5 × 36 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 420/180 = 216 + 420/180 = 636/180
  5. 636/180 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 6/5 + 84/36 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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