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Add 84/15 and 14/36

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 14/36

84/15 + 14/36 is 539/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    84/15 = 84 × 12/15 × 12 = 1008/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/180 + 70/180 = 1008 + 70/180 = 1078/180
  5. 1078/180 simplified gives 539/90
  6. So, 84/15 + 14/36 = 539/90
    In mixed form: 589/90

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