Add 84/18 and 3/36, Solve 4 12/18 + 3/36 as a fraction

Add 84/18 and 3/36

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 3/36

84/18 + 3/36 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
84/18 = 84 × 2/18 × 2 = 168/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
3/36 = 3 × 1/36 × 1 = 3/36
Add the two like fractions:
168/36 + 3/36 = 168 + 3/36 = 171/36
171/36 simplified gives 19/4
So, 84/18 + 3/36 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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