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Add 7/4 and 84/36

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 2 12/36

7/4 + 84/36 is 49/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    7/4 = 7 × 9/4 × 9 = 63/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    84/36 = 84 × 1/36 × 1 = 84/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/36 + 84/36 = 63 + 84/36 = 147/36
  5. 147/36 simplified gives 49/12
  6. So, 7/4 + 84/36 = 49/12
    In mixed form: 41/12

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