Add 7/36 and 84/5
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 16 4/5
7/36 + 84/5 is 3059/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 3024/180 = 35 + 3024/180 = 3059/180 - So, 7/36 + 84/5 = 3059/180
In mixed form: 16179/180
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