Add 8/84 and 36/10, Solve 8/84 + 3 6/10 as a fraction

Add 8/84 and 36/10

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

8/84 + 36/10 is 388/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
36/10 = 36 × 42/10 × 42 = 1512/420
Add the two like fractions:
40/420 + 1512/420 = 40 + 1512/420 = 1552/420
1552/420 simplified gives 388/105
So, 8/84 + 36/10 = 388/105
In mixed form: 373/105

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