Add 84/15 and 1/36
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 1/36
84/15 + 1/36 is 1013/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
84/15 = 84 × 12/15 × 12 = 1008/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 5/180 = 1008 + 5/180 = 1013/180 - So, 84/15 + 1/36 = 1013/180
In mixed form: 5113/180
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