Add 84/15 and 6/36
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 6/36
84/15 + 6/36 is 173/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 30/180 = 1008 + 30/180 = 1038/180 - 1038/180 simplified gives 173/30
- So, 84/15 + 6/36 = 173/30
In mixed form: 523/30
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