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Add 84/5 and 12/36

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 12/36

84/5 + 12/36 is 257/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/180 + 60/180 = 3024 + 60/180 = 3084/180
  5. 3084/180 simplified gives 257/15
  6. So, 84/5 + 12/36 = 257/15
    In mixed form: 172/15

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