Add 84/36 and 4/10
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 4/10
84/36 + 4/10 is 41/15.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 18/10 × 18 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 72/180 = 420 + 72/180 = 492/180 - 492/180 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 84/36 + 4/10 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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