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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/180 + 3024/180 = 35 + 3024/180 = 3059/180
  5. So, 7/36 + 84/5 = 3059/180
    In mixed form: 16179/180

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