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Add 84/10 and 42/36

1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 1 6/36

84/10 + 42/36 is 287/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    84/10 = 84 × 18/10 × 18 = 1512/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/180 + 210/180 = 1512 + 210/180 = 1722/180
  5. 1722/180 simplified gives 287/30
  6. So, 84/10 + 42/36 = 287/30
    In mixed form: 917/30

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