Add 84/10 and 36/54
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 36/54
84/10 + 36/54 is 136/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
84/10 = 84 × 27/10 × 27 = 2268/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/270 + 180/270 = 2268 + 180/270 = 2448/270 - 2448/270 simplified gives 136/15
- So, 84/10 + 36/54 = 136/15
In mixed form: 91/15
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