Add 84/36 and 1/10
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/10
84/36 + 1/10 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 18/180 = 420 + 18/180 = 438/180 - 438/180 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 84/36 + 1/10 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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