Add 84/36 and 6/20
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 6/20
84/36 + 6/20 is 79/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 54/180 = 420 + 54/180 = 474/180 - 474/180 simplified gives 79/30
- So, 84/36 + 6/20 = 79/30
In mixed form: 219/30
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