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Add 72/2 and 10/84

1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 10/84

72/2 + 10/84 is 1517/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
    72/2 = 72 × 42/2 × 42 = 3024/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/84 + 10/84 = 3024 + 10/84 = 3034/84
  5. 3034/84 simplified gives 1517/42
  6. So, 72/2 + 10/84 = 1517/42
    In mixed form: 365/42

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