Add 84/10 and 24/36
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 24/36
84/10 + 24/36 is 136/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
84/10 = 84 × 18/10 × 18 = 1512/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/180 + 120/180 = 1512 + 120/180 = 1632/180 - 1632/180 simplified gives 136/15
- So, 84/10 + 24/36 = 136/15
In mixed form: 91/15
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