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Add 84/36 and 1/7

1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1/7

84/36 + 1/7 is 52/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    84/36 = 84 × 7/36 × 7 = 588/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    1/7 = 1 × 36/7 × 36 = 36/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/252 + 36/252 = 588 + 36/252 = 624/252
  5. 624/252 simplified gives 52/21
  6. So, 84/36 + 1/7 = 52/21
    In mixed form: 210/21

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