Add 7/10 and 36/84
7/10 + 36/84 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
7/10 = 7 × 42/10 × 42 = 294/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
36/84 = 36 × 5/84 × 5 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
294/420 + 180/420 = 294 + 180/420 = 474/420 - 474/420 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 7/10 + 36/84 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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