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Add 9/36 and 84/7

1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 12 0/7

9/36 + 84/7 is 49/4.

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,
    9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    84/7 = 84 × 36/7 × 36 = 3024/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/252 + 3024/252 = 63 + 3024/252 = 3087/252
  5. 3087/252 simplified gives 49/4
  6. So, 9/36 + 84/7 = 49/4
    In mixed form: 121/4

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