Add 84/16 and 35/36
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 35/36
84/16 + 35/36 is 56/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
84/16 = 84 × 9/16 × 9 = 756/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144 - Add the two like fractions:
756/144 + 140/144 = 756 + 140/144 = 896/144 - 896/144 simplified gives 56/9
- So, 84/16 + 35/36 = 56/9
In mixed form: 62/9
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