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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
84/5 = 84 × 36/5 × 36 = 3024/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/180 + 60/180 = 3024 + 60/180 = 3084/180 - 3084/180 simplified gives 257/15
- So, 84/5 + 12/36 = 257/15
In mixed form: 172/15
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