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Add 84/10 and 36/28

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 1 8/28

84/10 + 36/28 is 339/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    84/10 = 84 × 14/10 × 14 = 1176/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/140 + 180/140 = 1176 + 180/140 = 1356/140
  5. 1356/140 simplified gives 339/35
  6. So, 84/10 + 36/28 = 339/35
    In mixed form: 924/35

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